What is the cheapest way to get from Beacon to Montclair?

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Montclair is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beacon to Montclair?

The fastest way to get from Beacon to Montclair is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Beacon and Montclair?

No, there is no direct bus from Beacon station to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Park St At Essex Way# via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and Montclair?

No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Watchung Avenue via Grand Central-42 St and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Beacon to Montclair?

The distance between Beacon and Montclair is 77 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.

How do I travel from Beacon to Montclair without a car?

The best way to get from Beacon to Montclair without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $20 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Beacon to Montclair?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Beacon to Montclair, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Montclair bus from?

Beacon to Montclair bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Montclair train from?

Beacon to Montclair train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.

Train or bus from Beacon to Montclair?

The best way to get from Beacon to Montclair is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $80 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Beacon to Montclair bus arrive?

Beacon to Montclair bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Beacon to Montclair train arrive?

Beacon to Montclair train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.

Can I drive from Beacon to Montclair?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Montclair is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Beacon to Montclair.

Where can I stay near Montclair?

There are 2924+ hotels available in Montclair.

Beacon to Montclair - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Beacon to Montclair by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung AvenueBntnm
3h 20m
$21–39
Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beacon to Montclair59.7 mi
1h 14m
$11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus TerminalShortLine Hudson
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Park St At Essex Way#101
4h 32m
$25–76
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Beacon to Croton-Harmon
2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Watchung Avenue
3h 56m
$31–83

Beacon to Montclair by train, subway, and foot

105Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 76.2 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Montclair, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Beacon to Watchung Avenue via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beacon Station to Park St At Essex Way# via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 32m.

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