There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Beacon by train (Amtrak), bus, car, ferry, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
6h$70–725Drive 192 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Beaconcar 192 mi
3h 32m$35–51Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Centerbus ShortLine Hudson
7h 35m$87–192Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
- Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacontrain
5h 23m$87–502Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E to Nelson Ave @ Main Stbus 14 / ...
8h 28m$45–69Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacontrain
5h 28m$454–1,253Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon to Beacontrain
6h 28m$532–1,683
Boston to Beacon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Beacon is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Beacon is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street and arriving at Beekman St & High St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rte 17K Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Beacon via Stamford and 125th Street - Harlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
The distance between Boston and Beacon is 280 miles. The road distance is 193.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Beacon without a car is to train which takes 6h and costs $70 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Boston to Beacon, including transfers.
Boston to Beacon bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.
Boston to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Beacon is to train which takes 6h and costs $70 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Beacon, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Boston to Beacon via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and 125th Street - Harlem in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to Beekman St & High St via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Rte 17K Park & Ride in around 7h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from 125th Street - Harlem to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $21–24
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Croton-Harmon to Beacon
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–12
- Peak
- $14–16
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- OurBus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to White Plains Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from White Plains Bus Terminal Lane E to Nelson Ave @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Boston to Beacon bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.
Boston to Beacon train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Beacon is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Boston to Beacon.
There are 127+ hotels available in Beacon.