There are 9 ways to get from Washington, DC to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or subway
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- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
5h 42m$58–778Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC to New York, NYOurBus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to NewburghPhk 740
7h 25m$41–142Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalWashington
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to BeaconHudson
6h 27m$49–104Drive 280.8 mi
- Drive from Washington, DC to Beacon280.8 mi
5h 15m$52–74Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)DCA - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
4h 59m$90–497Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)DCA - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
5h 4m$102–539Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)IAD - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
5h 48m$250–691Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
6h 17m$111–536Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)DCA - HPN
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
6h 52m$139–797
Washington, DC to Beacon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Beacon is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Beacon is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC to Beacon station. However, there are services departing from Washington, DC and arriving at Beacon Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Beacon via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Washington, DC and Beacon is 282 miles. The road distance is 282.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Washington, DC to Beacon, including transfers.
Washington, DC to Beacon bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.
Washington, DC to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Beacon is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $55 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $150 and takes 7h 25m.
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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington, DC to Beacon Station via New York, NY, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Newburgh, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Westchester County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–460
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–11
- Peak
- $13–16
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–24
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–17
- Peak
- $19–23
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $35–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Washington, DC to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–85
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
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More Questions & Answers
Washington, DC to Beacon bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY station.
Washington, DC to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Beacon is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Washington, DC to Beacon.
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