THERE ARE SEVERAL OPTIONS TO GET FROM THE NORTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND TO THE BEEKMAN ARMS IN RHINEBECK, NEW YORK:
By Car**
- **Driving Distance**: Approximately 100 miles
- **Estimated Time**: About 2 hours, depending on traffic.
- **Route**:
- Take I-495 W (Long Island Expressway) to I-678 N.
- Merge onto I-87 N/New York State Thruway N.
- Take exit 19 for Kingston/Rhinecliff Bridge.
- Follow NY-199 E and US-9 N to Rhinebeck.
- The Beekman Arms is located at 6387 Mill Street (Route 9), Rhinebeck, NY.
- **Tolls**: There may be tolls on this route.
By Train**
- **Train Line**: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) from Port Washington to Penn Station, then transfer to Amtrak.
- **Steps**:
1. Take the LIRR from Port Washington to Penn Station in Manhattan.
2. At Penn Station, transfer to an Amtrak train to Rhinecliff-Kingston Station.
3. Once at Rhinecliff-Kingston, take a taxi or a short ride-share (about 10 minutes) to the Beekman Arms.
- **Total Time**: Around 3 to 4 hours depending on connections.
- **Cost**: Varies depending on the train options and class.
By Bus**
- **Bus Services**: Greyhound or Megabus from New York City to Rhinebeck.
- **Steps**:
1. Take the LIRR from Port Washington to Penn Station.
2. Walk or take a subway to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
3. Catch a bus to Rhinebeck.
4. The bus will drop off near downtown Rhinebeck, from where the Beekman Arms is a short walk.
- **Total Time**: Around 4 to 5 hours.
- **Cost**: Typically less expensive than the train, but longer travel time.
By Taxi/Ride-share**
- **Option**: Book a taxi or ride-share service directly from Port Washington to the Beekman Arms Hotel.
- **Cost**: Likely the most expensive option, but convenient for direct travel.
There are several local airports, i.e., LaGuardia (LGA), JFK (JFK), Newark (EWR), Hartford (BDL) and Newburgh (SWF). If flying in from out-of-town, choose the option for the last leg of your journey from the above.