There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
4h 13m$40–667Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Beacon145.7 mi
2h 59m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BeaconHudson
4h 18m$36–65Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation CenterShortLine Hudson
5h 50m$38–101
Philadelphia to Beacon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Beacon is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Beacon is 149 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Philadelphia to Beacon, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Beacon is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 5h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $12–230
- Business Class
- $60–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–11
- Peak
- $13–16
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–24
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adults
- $21–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Beacon is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Philadelphia to Beacon.
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