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 StationAdirondack
6h 35m$39–115Bus
- Take the bus from Plattsburgh to AlbanyAdt 287 / ...
- Take the bus from Albany to NewburghAdt 515 / ...
7h 43m$50–158Drive 248.7 mi
- Drive from Plattsburgh to Beacon248.7 mi
4h 27m$46–66Drive, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington International Airport (BTV)
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BTV - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
5h 36m$85–440Drive, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Drive from Plattsburgh to Burlington International Airport (BTV)
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BTV - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
5h 57m$97–442
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 27m.
The fastest way to get from Plattsburgh to Beacon is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Plattsburgh to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Plattsburgh and arriving at Beacon Station via Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
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 35m.
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 35m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 35m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $160 and takes 7h 43m.
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 $30–110 and the journey takes 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plattsburgh to Beacon Station via Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 7h 43m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Burlington International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $30–60
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $30–110
- Business - advance purchase
- $40–200
- Business Class
- $65–260
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- 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 26m
- 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
- 3 times a day
- 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 27m to drive from Plattsburgh to Beacon.
There are 121+ hotels available in Beacon.