There are 7 ways to get from Beacon to Boston College by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
6h 52m$55–742Drive 186.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beacon to Boston College186.2 mi
3h 25m$34–50Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus TerminalShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MAManhattan-Cambridge
8h 26m$49–106Train to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
5h 33m$114–421Bus
- Take the bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B0014 / ...
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to BostonGreyhound US0240
10h 58m$55–99Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
5h 50m$381–853Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
6h 25m
Beacon to Boston College by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Boston College is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Beacon to Boston College is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Boston College via 125th Street - Harlem, Stamford Amtrak Station and Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Beacon and Boston College is 284 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.
The best way to get from Beacon to Boston College without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Beacon to Boston College, including transfers.
Beacon to Boston College train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
The best way to get from Beacon to Boston College is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 26m.
Beacon to Boston College train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at 125th Street - Harlem station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Boston College is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Beacon to Boston College.
What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Beacon to Boston College via 125th Street - Harlem, Stamford, Stamford Amtrak Station, Boston, Copley, and Boston College in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beacon Station to Boston College via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 9 Av/W 40 St, 9 Av/W 30 St, Manhattan, NY, Newton, MA, Riverside, and Chestnut Hill in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $19–23
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $27–280
- Business Class
- $85–330
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adults
- $17–30
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $18–45
- Flexible
- $39–43
- Phone
- 1 855-888-7160
- reservations@gobuses.com
- Website
- gobuses.com
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Newton, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- https://www.gobuses.com
- Passenger
- $26–45
Bus from Nelson Ave @ Main St to White Plains Bus Terminal Lane B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/bee-line-home
- Schedules at
- https://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line/timetables-and-maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from White Plains Bus Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- olympia@coachusa.com
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Bryant Park to Terminal B
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
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