There are 3 ways to get from Beacon to Journal Square by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2h 23m$19–26Drive 63.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beacon to Journal Square63.1 mi
1h 25m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus TerminalShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Ave At Hoboken Ave119
3h 35m$25–73
Beacon to Journal Square by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Journal Square is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Beacon to Journal Square is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Beacon station to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Central Ave At Hoboken Ave via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Journal Square. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Journal Square via 33rd Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Beacon and Journal Square is 66 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.
The best way to get from Beacon to Journal Square without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $18 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Beacon to Journal Square, including transfers.
Beacon to Journal Square bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Beacon to Journal Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
The best way to get from Beacon to Journal Square is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $75 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Journal Square, NJ, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beacon Station to Journal Square via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Central Ave At Hoboken Ave in around 3h 35m.
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- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
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
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Ave At Hoboken Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–22
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More Questions & Answers
Beacon to Journal Square bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Beacon to Journal Square train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Journal Square is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Beacon to Journal Square.
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