There are 4 ways to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Beacontrain Hudson
1h 42m$25–168Drive 92.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beaconcar 92.7 mi
1h 41m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515-D / ...
3h 3m$21–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Beacon Post Officebus B / ...
2h 19m$20–157
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany–Rensselaer Station station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Beacon via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station and Beacon is 83 miles. The road distance is 93.3 miles.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $25 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon, including transfers.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $25 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $60 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Albany–Rensselaer Station, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Beacon via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and Poughkeepsie in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, Trailways operates a bus from Albany to Newburgh twice daily. Tickets cost $20–55 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $18–65
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $20–75
- Economy Plus
- $22–80
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–9
- Peak
- $11–13
Bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Beacon Post Office
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- Dutchess County Public Transit
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Booking & Getting There
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Newburgh station.
Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon is 93 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Albany–Rensselaer Station to Beacon.
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