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

The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Beacon is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochester to Beacon is to fly and train which takes 3h 53m and costs $390 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Rochester and Beacon?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Rochester and Beacon?

No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Rochester and arriving at Beacon via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Rochester to Beacon?

The distance between Rochester and Beacon is 321 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochester to Beacon without a car is to train via Albany which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Rochester to Beacon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Beacon bus from?

Rochester to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Beacon train from?

Rochester to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.

Train or bus from Rochester to Beacon?

The best way to get from Rochester to Beacon is to train via Albany which takes 6h 51m and costs $60 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Rochester to Beacon bus arrive?

Rochester to Beacon bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.

Where does the Rochester to Beacon train arrive?

Rochester to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Rochester to Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Beacon is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Rochester to Beacon.

Where can I stay near Beacon?

There are 97+ hotels available in Beacon.

Rochester to Beacon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Beacon by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Rochester to Laguardia Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane ROC - LGA
2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
3h 53m
$393–800
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 55m
$48–105
Train via Albany
1. Take the train from Rochester to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 51m
$63–194
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Albany Bus Terminal, NYbus Greyhound US0171
2. Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt A515 / ...
8h 28m
$57–130
Drive 268.6 mi
1. Drive from Rochester to Beaconcar 268.6 mi
5h 30m
$49–71
Fly Rochester to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane ROC - JFK
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
4h 1m
$96–412
Fly Rochester to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane ROC - EWR
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain
5h 2m
$285–733
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BUF - LGA
3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
6h 2m
$94–544

Rochester to Beacon by train

42Weekly Trains

6h 51mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.2 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Rochester to Beacon via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Beekman St & High St via Albany Bus Terminal, NY, Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 8h 28m.

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