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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Beaconby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Beacon by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    6h 56m
    $115–584

  2. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DTW - LGA
    4. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    9h 29m
    $89–267

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    24h 32m
    $238–552

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus
    25h 40m
    $161–336

  5. Drive 709.8 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Beaconcar car 709.8 mi
    12h 51m
    $130–188

  6. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane GRR - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    7h 54m
    $121–535

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane GRR - HPN
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    10h 35m
    $139–744

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Poughkeepsietrain train
    26h 52m
    $126–237

Grand Rapids to Beacon by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration24h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Beacon via Chicago Union Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 24h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Beekman St & High St via Detroit Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 25h 40m.

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