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How to get fromMontclair to Beaconby train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train Bntnm
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    2h 46m
    $22–45

  2. Drive 58.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Beaconcar car 58.9 mi
    1h 14m
    $11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    4h 24m
    $24–84

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    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
    3h 23m
    $21–48

Montclair to Beacon by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Beacon via Penn Station, W 32 St/7 Av, Madison Av/E 42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Watchung Ave# to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 24m.

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