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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 50m
    $20–43

  2. Drive 59.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Montclair to Beaconcar car 59.9 mi
    1h 12m
    $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
    $24–104

  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 24m
    $23–49

Montclair to Beacon by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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 50m. 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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