The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY
Cheapest price
CHF41
Average price
CHF41
Fastest journey
11 h 2 m
Average duration
11 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY will cost around CHF41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF41.
Of the 1 trains that leave Washington, DC for Beacon, NY on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 390 km distance in an average of 11 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 2 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 11 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
2:00 AM11h02Washington, DC1:02 PMBeacon, NYCHF411One-way0 transfers
2:00 AM11h02Washington, DC1:02 PMBeacon, NYCHF411One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Washington, DC to Beacon, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from CHF41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF41, and a flight costs an average of CHF71.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
CHF61 Average price Cheapest | CHF70 Average price | CHF161 Average price |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY:
A train is CHF10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY costing on average CHF70.
A train is CHF100 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY costing on average CHF161.
Other travel options to Beacon, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 48m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Live departures
Washington, DC to Beacon, NY train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Beacon, NY trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 AM Washington, DC | 11h02 | 1:02 PM Beacon, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Washington, DC to Beacon, NY by train, flight, or bus
Compare train, flight, and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Aug 05
Aug 06
Aug 07
Aug 08
Aug 09
Aug 10
Aug 11
Why should you book Washington, DC to Beacon, NY trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Amtrak?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Amtrak, but also compare tickets for the likes of Amtrak to find the best option for your trip from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Amtrak with all available travel options, which are train, flight and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY
Trains from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY run on average 28 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF41 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 242 miles (390 km) distance in 10h 2m.
Distance 242 miles (390 km) |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF41 |
Trains per day 28 |
Fastest train 10h 2m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Beacon, NY from CHF41. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Amtrak
FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Beacon, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY
Most Washington, DC to Beacon, NY trains use the Union Station to Cronton-Harmon Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Beacon, NY train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Washington, DC station do trains to Beacon, NY leave from?
Getting to Union Station from Washington city centre
Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Station train station facilities and services
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Shake Shack, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Thunder Grill, Johnny Rockets, Jamba Juice, Ladurée Union Station, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak. ATMs are there are 2 ATM machines located on Level G.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00, Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00. Information desks are located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill, Phoenix Park Hotel, Kimpton George Hotel.
Most popular train connections from Washington, DC
More options for your journey from Washington, DC to Beacon, NY
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
