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How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Beaconby train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Beacon by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    3h 29m
    $20–51

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    5h 17m
    $36–106

  3. Drive 106.1 mi

    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Beaconcar car 106.1 mi
    2h 8m
    $20–28

  4. Train via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    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
    3h 59m
    $23–57

Princeton Junction to Beacon by train, foot, and bus

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Beacon via Penn Station, Madison Av/E 34 St, Madison Av/E 42 St, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Beekman St & High St via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 5h 17m.

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