The average train between Washington and Beacon takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Washington to Beacon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Washington and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Washington is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Beacon at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 4m • 2 changes


4h 59m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Washington to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Washington station and arriving at Beacon station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Washington to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Washington and Beacon is 389.9 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon in around 5h 40m.