There are 5 ways to get from Plattsburgh to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Adirondack
6h 36m$72–155Drive 248.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plattsburgh to Beaconcar 248.7 mi
4h 28m$46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to Albanybus Adt A287 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515 / ...
7h 28m$50–158Drive, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington-Airport-BTVcar
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BTV - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
5h 42m$85–450Drive, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington-Airport-BTVcar
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BTV - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
6h$102–482
Plattsburgh to Beacon by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plattsburgh to Beacon is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Beacon is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Plattsburgh to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Plattsburgh station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station and arriving at Beacon via Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Plattsburgh and Beacon is 252 miles. The road distance is 250.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Plattsburgh to Beacon, including transfers.
Plattsburgh to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Plattsburgh station.
Plattsburgh to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Plattsburgh to Beacon is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Plattsburgh, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–150 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plattsburgh to Beekman St & High St via Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 7h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Burlington International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Plattsburgh Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $19–23
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
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Plattsburgh to Albany
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–100
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $28–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
Bus from Albany to Newburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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
Plattsburgh to Beacon bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Albany station.
Plattsburgh to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plattsburgh to Beacon is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Plattsburgh to Beacon.
There are 113+ hotels available in Beacon.