What is the cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Beacon?

The cheapest way to get from Plainfield to Beacon is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Plainfield to Beacon?

The fastest way to get from Plainfield to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $14 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between Plainfield and Beacon?

No, there is no direct bus from Plainfield to Beacon. However, there are services departing from E Front St At Terrill Rd and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Beacon?

No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Netherwood and arriving at Beacon via Newark Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Plainfield to Beacon?

The distance between Plainfield and Beacon is 137 miles. The road distance is 80.6 miles.

How do I travel from Plainfield to Beacon without a car?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $26 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Plainfield to Beacon?

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Plainfield to Beacon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Beacon bus from?

Plainfield to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from E Front St At Terrill Rd station.

Where do I catch the Plainfield to Beacon train from?

Plainfield to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.

Train or bus from Plainfield to Beacon?

The best way to get from Plainfield to Beacon is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $55 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Plainfield to Beacon bus arrive?

Plainfield to Beacon bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Plainfield to Beacon train arrive?

Plainfield to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Plainfield to Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Plainfield to Beacon is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Plainfield to Beacon.

Where can I stay near Beacon?

There are 118+ hotels available in Beacon.

Plainfield to Beacon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Plainfield to Beacon by bus, train, car, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 113 / ...
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
3h 13m
$26–60
Drive 80.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Plainfield to Beaconcar 80.1 mi
1h 37m
$15–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 113 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
4h 46m
$30–90
Train
1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain
3h 58m
$22–51

Plainfield to Beacon by bus and train

210Weekly Services

3h 13mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Netherwood to Beacon via Newark Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 3h 58m.

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