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

The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Beacon is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montclair to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct train between Montclair and Beacon?

No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Beacon via 42 St-Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Montclair to Beacon?

The distance between Montclair and Beacon is 77 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Montclair to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs $20 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Montclair to Beacon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montclair to Beacon train from?

Montclair to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.

Where does the Montclair to Beacon train arrive?

Montclair to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Montclair to Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Beacon is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Montclair to Beacon.

Where can I stay near Beacon?

There are 116+ hotels available in Beacon.

Montclair to Beacon - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to Beacon by train, car, bus, or train (Amtrak)

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 Watchung Avenue to New York Penn StationBntnm
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BeaconHudson
2h 53m
$21–39
Drive 59.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Montclair to Beacon59.9 mi
1h 12m
$11–16
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave Station to Grand Central TerminalEssex Express from NYC
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BeaconHudson
3h 1m
$45–63
Train via Ossining
1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Station
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
3h 32m
$32–78

Montclair to Beacon by train, foot, and subway

100Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 76.2 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Beacon via New York Penn Station, 42 St-Times Square, Grand Central-42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 53m.

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