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How to get fromWashington, DC to Beaconby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus) or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington, DC to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    5h 39m
    $71–154

  2. Drive 280.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington, DC to Beaconcar car 280.9 mi
    5h 17m
    $52–75

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train Hudson
    6h 27m
    $63–114

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DCA - LGA
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    4h 53m
    $95–587

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    8h 30m
    $55–123

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DCA - JFK
    2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain train
    5h 7m
    $92–489

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    3. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    5h 48m
    $320–541

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain train
    6h 11m
    $101–509

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)plane plane DCA - HPN
    2. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain train
    6h 50m
    $124–747

Washington, DC to Beacon by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Beekman St & High St via New York Midtown, 8 Av/W 31 St, 8 Av/W 41 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 8h 30m.

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