There are 10 ways to get from Beacon to Washington DC by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Beacon to Croton-Harmontrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
6h 7m$75–167Drive 282.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beacon to Washington DCcar 282.4 mi
5h 25m$52–75Train, bus
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
7h 41m$61–106Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 48m$102–636Bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
8h 28m$72–137Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
5h 19m$933–1,647Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
5h 39m$944–1,654Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
5h 25m$81–465Train, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bryant Park to Terminal Bbus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
6h 16m$593–1,553Train, train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plainstrain
- Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane HPN - DCA
6h 39m$140–845
Beacon to Washington DC by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Washington DC is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Beacon to Washington DC is to train and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Beacon to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Beekman St & High St and arriving at Franklin Square+Bay A via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, New York and H St NE+Union Station Garage. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Beacon and Washington DC is 284 miles. The road distance is 284 miles.
The best way to get from Beacon to Washington DC without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Beacon to Washington DC, including transfers.
Beacon to Washington DC bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Beacon to Washington DC train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
The best way to get from Beacon to Washington DC is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 8h 28m.
What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Washington DC, USA?
You can take a train from Beacon to Washington DC via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to Washington DC via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, Washington, H St NE+Union Station Garage, and Franklin Square+Bay A in around 8h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Beacon to Croton-Harmon
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Beacon to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to White Plains
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Beacon to Washington DC bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Beacon to Washington DC train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Croton-Harmon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Washington DC is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Beacon to Washington DC.
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