There are 3 ways to get from Journal Square to Beacon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
2h 31m$18–27Drive 62.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Journal Square to Beaconcar 62.8 mi
1h 26m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 14m$28–83
Journal Square to Beacon by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square to Beacon is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Beacon via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Journal Square and Beacon is 66 miles. The road distance is 63.2 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $18 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Journal Square to Beacon, including transfers.
Journal Square to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave station.
Journal Square to Beacon train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Journal Square to Beacon is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $18 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $85 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Journal Square, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon hourly. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square to Beekman St & High St via Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–24
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Hoboken Ave At Summit Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–22
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adults
- $21–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Journal Square to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Journal Square to Beacon train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Beacon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square to Beacon is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Journal Square to Beacon.
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