There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
5h 18m$45–688Drive 160.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Beacon160.8 mi
3h 23m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation CenterShortLine Hudson
7h 40m$46–114Train, line 0013 bus
- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Westchester Ave @ E Broadway to Tarrytown Railroad Station
- Take the train from Tarrytown to Beacon
6h 53m$36–673
Rhode Island to Beacon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Beacon is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Beacon is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Beacon via Stamford and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Beacon is 236 miles. The road distance is 161.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Rhode Island to Beacon, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Beacon bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Beacon is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Beacon via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 7h 40m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
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 Tarrytown to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adults
- $21–40
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- beeline@westchesterCountyNY.gov
- Website
- yorktownny.gov
Bus from Westchester Ave @ E Broadway to Tarrytown Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.yorktownny.gov/community/westchester-county-bee-line-bus-system
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Beacon bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rhode Island to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Beacon is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Rhode Island to Beacon.
There are 114+ hotels available in Beacon.