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

The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Wantagh is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beacon to Wantagh is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct train between Beacon and Wantagh?

No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Wantagh. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Wantagh via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Beacon to Wantagh?

The distance between Beacon and Wantagh is 86 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Beacon to Wantagh without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs $23 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Beacon to Wantagh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beacon to Wantagh train from?

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

Where does the Beacon to Wantagh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Beacon to Wantagh?

Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Wantagh is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Beacon to Wantagh.

Where can I stay near Wantagh?

There are 191+ hotels available in Wantagh.

Beacon to Wantagh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Beacon to Wantagh by train, bus, or car

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 Grand Central Terminal to WantaghBabylon Branch
2h 58m
$24–41
Drive 78.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Beacon to Wantagh78.2 mi
1h 53m
$15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus TerminalShortLine Hudson
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to WantaghBabylon Branch
4h 20m
$26–70

Beacon to Wantagh by train

158Weekly Trains

2h 58mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 86 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

You can take a train from Beacon to Wantagh via Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 58m.

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