Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Beacon

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Beacon by train, bus (Greyhound), 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    2h 24m
    $20–41

  2. Drive 64.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Beaconcar car 64.2 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    4h 14m
    $24–98

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    2h 40m
    $25–68

  5. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At 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
    2h 58m
    $22–566

Newark to Beacon by train and bus

Calendar210Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to Beacon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 69.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Newark, 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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 14m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers