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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Beacon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Boston to Beacon is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Beacon?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Beacon?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Beacon via Stamford and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Boston to Beacon?

The distance between Boston and Beacon is 280 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Boston to Beacon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Beacon bus from?

Boston to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Beacon train from?

Boston to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Boston to Beacon?

The best way to get from Boston to Beacon is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs $50 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Boston to Beacon bus arrive?

Boston to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Beacon train arrive?

Boston to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Beacon is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Boston to Beacon.

Where can I stay near Beacon?

There are 116+ hotels available in Beacon.

Boston to Beacon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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 Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
5h 59m
$51–724
Drive 191.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Beacon191.9 mi
3h 29m
$35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boston to White Plains Bus StationGreyhound US0240
2. Take the train from Ossining to BeaconHudson
8h 28m
$52–75
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
4h 58m
$117–437
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation CenterShortLine Hudson
8h 35m
$51–122
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
5h 5m
$409–869
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
6h 16m
$130–432

Boston to Beacon by train

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.4 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Beacon via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 8h 35m.

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