There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Beacon by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field, train
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ROA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
5h 34m$65–324Train
- Take the train from Roanoke to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
12h 42m$91–480Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
13h$84–162Drive 481.7 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Beacon481.7 mi
8h 56m$88–127Train to Charlottesville, fly, train
- Take the train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)CHO - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
7h 39m$102–576Bus
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
14h 24m$90–204
Roanoke to Beacon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Beacon is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Beacon is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Beacon Station via Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Roanoke and Beacon is 476 miles. The road distance is 484.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $90 - $480.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Roanoke to Beacon, including transfers.
Roanoke to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Beacon is to train which takes 12h 42m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $210 and takes 14h 24m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Roanoke to Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon in around 12h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Beacon Station via Union Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 14h 24m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- 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 Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–11
- Peak
- $13–16
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $60–410
- Business Class
- $150–490
Train from Roanoke to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $35–70
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Beacon is 485 miles. It takes approximately 8h 56m to drive from Roanoke to Beacon.
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