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 4h 2m and costs $220 - $650.

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 7h 4m.

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 which takes 6h 55m and costs $45 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Rochester to Beacon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochester to Beacon train from?

Rochester to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester 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 93+ hotels available in Beacon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Rochester to Beacon by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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
4h 2m
$223–650
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
6h 55m
$48–129
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 7m
$895–4,062
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 19m
$224–649
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 4m
$102–531
Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus
2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BUF - JFK
3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
6h 18m
$114–553
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 / ...
7h 4m
$64–198

Rochester to Beacon by train and bus

35Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rochester to Beacon.

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Distance: 319.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–130 and the journey takes 5h 37m. VIA Rail also services this route once daily.

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