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

The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Beacon is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 1h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $19 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Schenectady and Beacon?

No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Albany and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Schenectady and Beacon?

No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Beacon via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Poughkeepsie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Schenectady to Beacon?

The distance between Schenectady and Beacon is 101 miles. The road distance is 106.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Schenectady to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $170.

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

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

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Beacon bus from?

Schenectady to Beacon bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), depart from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway.

Where do I catch the Schenectady to Beacon train from?

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

Train or bus from Schenectady to Beacon?

The best way to get from Schenectady to Beacon is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs $35 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 905 bus and bus, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Schenectady to Beacon bus arrive?

Schenectady to Beacon bus services, operated by Capital District Transportation (CDTA), arrive at Albany Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Schenectady to Beacon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schenectady to Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Beacon is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Schenectady to Beacon.

Where can I stay near Beacon?

There are 106+ hotels available in Beacon.

Schenectady to Beacon - 4 ways to travel via train, line 905 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
3h 3m
$36–168
Drive 105.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Schenectady to Beaconcar 105.8 mi
1h 54m
$20–28
Line 905 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Albany Bus Terminalbus 905
2. Take the bus from Albany to Newburghbus Adt 515 / ...
4h 28m
$22–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Schenectady to Poughkeepsie Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Poughkeepsie Train Station to Beacon Post Officebus B / ...
3h 7m
$22–84

Schenectady to Beacon by train

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Distance: 100.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Schenectady to Beacon via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, and Poughkeepsie in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown/Train Station - State St & Broadway to Beekman St & High St via Albany Bus Terminal, Albany, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 4h 28m.

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