What is the cheapest way to get from Union City to Beacon?

The cheapest way to get from Union City to Beacon is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Union City to Beacon?

The fastest way to get from Union City to Beacon is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $11 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Union City and Beacon?

No, there is no direct bus from Union City to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Union City and Beacon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Grand Central Terminal and arriving at Beacon. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Union City to Beacon?

The distance between Union City and Beacon is 59 miles. The road distance is 60.7 miles.

How do I travel from Union City to Beacon without a car?

The best way to get from Union City to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $15 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Union City to Beacon?

The train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Union City to Beacon bus from?

Union City to Beacon bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Union City to Beacon train from?

Union City to Beacon train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Union City to Beacon?

The best way to get from Union City to Beacon is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $15 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $60 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Union City to Beacon bus arrive?

Union City to Beacon bus services, operated by Shortline Bus, arrive at Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.

Where does the Union City to Beacon train arrive?

Union City to Beacon train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Beacon station.

Can I drive from Union City to Beacon?

Yes, the driving distance between Union City to Beacon is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Union City to Beacon.

Where can I stay near Beacon?

There are 112+ hotels available in Beacon.

Union City to Beacon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Union City to Beacon by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain Hudson
1h 25m
$15–24
Drive 60.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Union City to Beaconcar 60.4 mi
1h 20m
$11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
2h 35m
$21–58

Union City to Beacon by train

196Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 58.2 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Union City, NJ, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon hourly. Tickets cost $15–24 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, Shortline Bus operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Trailways also services this route once daily.

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