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

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Princeton is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beacon to Princeton is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and Princeton?

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

How far is it from Beacon to Princeton?

The distance between Beacon and Princeton is 111 miles. The road distance is 106.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beacon to Princeton without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $19 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Beacon to Princeton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Princeton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Beacon to Princeton train from?

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

Train or bus from Beacon to Princeton?

The best way to get from Beacon to Princeton is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Beacon to Princeton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Beacon to Princeton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beacon to Princeton?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Princeton is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Beacon to Princeton.

Where can I stay near Princeton?

There are 143+ hotels available in Princeton.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Beacon and Princeton?

No, there is no direct bus from Beacon station to Princeton. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

There are 4 ways to get from Beacon to Princeton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Princeton Jct.Nec
3h 42m
$20–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central TerminalHudson
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
4h 18m
$48–75
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 Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer SquareSuburban Transit
5h 12m
$48–96
Drive 106.3 mi
1. Drive from Beacon to Princeton106.3 mi
2h 2m
$20–28

Beacon to Princeton by train, subway, and foot

186Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 110.4 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Beacon to Princeton via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, and Princeton Jct. in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beacon Station to Nassau St & Witherspoon St - Palmer Square via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 12m.

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