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There are 3 ways to get from Stony Brook University to Beacon by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stony Brook to JamaicaPort Jefferson Branch
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BeaconHudson
3h 37m
$29–56
Drive 103 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stony Brook University to Beacon103 mi
2h 19m
$19–28
Line 51 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Ronkonkoma LIRR51
2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Woodside
3. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
4h 34m
$28–54

Stony Brook University to Beacon by foot and train

52Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Beacon via Stony Brook, Jamaica, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 37m.

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Beacon, United States

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Things to do in Beacon

United States Military Academy(Opens in a new window)

The United States Military Academy (USMA), also known as West Point, Army, The Academy, or simply The Point, is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in West Point, New York in Orange County. It was originally established as a fort that sits on strategic high ground overlooking the Hudson River with a scenic view, 50 mi north of New York City. It is one of the four U.S. military service academies, and one of the five U.S. service academies.

Dia:Beacon(Opens in a new window)

Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries is the museum for the Dia Art Foundation's collection of art from the 1960s to the present. The museum, which opened in 2003, is situated on the banks of the Hudson River in Beacon, New York. Dia:Beacon occupies a former Nabisco box-printing facility that was renovated by Dia with artist Robert Irwin and architects Alan Koch, Lyn Rice, Galia Solomonoff, and Linda Taalman, then of OpenOffice. Along with Dia's permanent collection, Dia:Beacon also presents temporary exhibitions, as well as public programs designed to complement the collection and exhibitions, including monthly Gallery Talks, Merce Cunningham Dance Company Events, Community Free Days for neighboring counties, and an education program that serves area students at all levels. With 160000 sqft, it is one of the largest exhibition spaces in the country for modern and contemporary art.

Dutchess Stadium(Opens in a new window)

Dutchess Stadium is a stadium in Wappingers Falls, New York. It opened in 1994 and holds 4,500 people. It is located on New York State Route 9D.

Pollepel Island(Opens in a new window)

Pollepel Island is a 6.5 acre island in the Hudson River in New York. The principal feature on the island is Bannerman's Castle, an abandoned military surplus warehouse.

Places to stay in Beacon

The Roundhouse(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Beacon Hermitage(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Comfort Suites Fishkill near Interstate 84(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Quality Inn & Suites Fishkill South near I-84(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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