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

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There are 5 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 52m
    $21–39

  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 Chestnut St# 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 26m
    $29–85

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave Station to Grand Central Terminalbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    3h
    $45–64

  5. 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 33m
    $29–78

Montclair to Beacon by train, foot, and subway

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 26m.

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