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

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Rochester is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beacon to Rochester is to train and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $220 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and Rochester?

No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Rochester via Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Beacon to Rochester?

The distance between Beacon and Rochester is 313 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beacon to Rochester without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $50 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Beacon to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Rochester train from?

Beacon to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.

Where does the Beacon to Rochester train arrive?

Beacon to Rochester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rochester station.

Can I drive from Beacon to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Rochester is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Beacon to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 143+ hotels available in Rochester.

Beacon to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Beacon to Rochester by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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 Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain Maple Leaf / ...
6h 53m
$53–163
Drive 267.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beacon to Rochestercar 267.9 mi
5h 32m
$49–71
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Rochester (ROC)plane LGA - ROC
4h 30m
$222–648
Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Rochester (ROC)plane JFK - ROC
4h 49m
$894–4,060
Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Rochester
1. Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
2. Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
5h 24m
Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane LGA - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 38m
$173–1,001

Beacon to Rochester by train

35Weekly Trains

6h 53mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.6 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Rochester 4 times a day. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 5h 28m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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