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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Beacon is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Beacon is to drive which takes 2h and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Beacon?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Beacon?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Beacon via Princeton Jct., Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Princeton to Beacon?

The distance between Princeton and Beacon is 161 miles. The road distance is 106.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Beacon without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Princeton to Beacon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Beacon bus from?

Princeton to Beacon bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Beacon train from?

Princeton to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Beacon?

The best way to get from Princeton to Beacon is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Princeton to Beacon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Princeton to Beacon train arrive?

Princeton to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Beacon is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Princeton to Beacon.

Where can I stay near Beacon?

There are 116+ hotels available in Beacon.

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

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

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 Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BeaconHudson
3h 46m
$51–72
Drive 105.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Princeton to Beacon105.7 mi
2h
$20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
4h 28m
$34–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation CenterShortLine Hudson
5h 30m
$55–102

Princeton to Beacon by bus and train

108Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.1 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Beacon via Princeton Jct., Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Croton-Harmon in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 5h 30m.

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