NYC → Hudson Valley
NYC to Hudson Valley Car Service
Executive Sedan from $345.56 from Midtown to Beacon, all-in, with Thruway and bridge tolls included. Book hourly for multi-stop day trips.
Quick answer
Chauffeur Service NYC drives from Midtown Manhattan to Beacon, in the Hudson Valley, from $345.56 one way in an Executive Sedan. The fare is all-in, with Thruway and bridge tolls, taxes and fees included. Our commercial-plated cars take the 65.7-mile highway route to Dia Beacon’s door. Book hourly for multi-stop day trips. Book at Book online or call (888) 883-8180.
Trips from Midtown Manhattan to Cold Spring, Garrison, Rhinebeck and other valley towns are priced by exact distance, with each one-way leg priced separately.
Rates
NYC to Hudson Valley fares
| Vehicle class | Passengers / bags | Hourly rate (3-hr min) | Midtown to Beacon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110/hr | $345.56 |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130/hr | $390.97 |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150/hr | $449.73 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180/hr | $572.91 |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Fares are all-in and priced by distance; enter your exact addresses at Book online for an instant quote. Sprinter, Jet Sprinter, Maybach and Rolls-Royce: quote on request: call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online. Gratuity is not included.
How much is a car service from NYC to the Hudson Valley?
A one-way car from Midtown to Beacon costs $345.56 in an Executive Sedan, $390.97 in a Suburban, $449.73 in an Escalade ESV and $572.91 in an S-Class / 7 Series. The fare is priced to 3 Beekman Street, the Dia Beacon museum. Cold Spring, Garrison, Newburgh, New Paltz, Rhinebeck, Hudson and other valley towns are priced by exact distance at Book online. Each one-way leg is priced separately.
Drive Time
How long is the drive from Manhattan to Beacon?
The typical drive from Midtown to Beacon is 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes off-peak, and 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes at weekday rush or on peak fall-foliage weekends. Times vary with traffic; your chauffeur tracks it live.
| When you leave Midtown | Typical drive time |
|---|---|
| Weekday, before 6 AM or after 8 PM | 1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 25 min |
| Weekday midday | 1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 35 min |
| Weekday evening rush (3 PM – 7 PM) | 1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 15 min |
| Saturday morning, October | 1 hr 35 min – 2 hr |
| Sunday afternoon return, October | 1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 15 min |
Route
What route does the chauffeur take to the Hudson Valley?
Our cars are commercial-plated, so the route uses highways only, never parkways. Map apps often send cars up the Henry Hudson, Saw Mill, Taconic or Palisades parkways. Commercial plates are banned on all of them, so we never use them. Your chauffeur takes the New York State Thruway (I-87) north, either from the Major Deegan across the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, or through the Lincoln Tunnel and NJ-17 north to the Thruway at Suffern. From the Thruway, the car exits at Newburgh to I-84 east and crosses the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge into Beacon. The bridge charges its toll eastbound only, and that toll, like the Thruway tolls, is in your fare.
Stops
What are the best stops on a Hudson Valley day trip?
- Dia Beacon, 3 Beekman Street: a contemporary art museum in a former Nabisco box-printing factory on the river. It is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays all year. On busy weekends, drivers who park themselves are sent to the Beacon train station lot half a mile away. Your chauffeur drops you at the entrance.
- Beacon Main Street: galleries, cafes and shops, five minutes from Dia by car.
- Storm King Art Center: a sculpture park in Mountainville, 13 miles from Dia Beacon across the river. It pairs well with Dia in one hourly day.
- Cold Spring: a river village with antiques shops and Hudson Highlands trailheads. Price it at Book online.
Hourly
Is hourly or one-way better for the Hudson Valley?
One way is better for a single drop-off at a house, inn or wedding venue. Hourly is the right choice for a Dia, lunch and Storm King day. The car stays with you, stops are unlimited within the booked hours, and tolls are included. Hourly chauffeur service costs $110, $130, $150 or $180 per hour with a 3-hour minimum ($330 / $390 / $450 / $540). Parking is included in most cases; any parking fees are listed on your quote. For an 8- or 12-hour day, book a full-day chauffeur.
Compare
How does a private car compare with the train?
| Chauffeur Service NYC | Train (Metro-North to Beacon) | App ride | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door to door | Yes, door to Dia, Storm King or your inn | Station to station, then walk, shuttle or taxi | Scarce in valley towns for the return |
| Multiple stops | Unlimited within hourly time | No | Separate rides |
| Storm King and Cold Spring in one day | Yes | Not by rail alone | Uncertain pickups |
| Luggage, wine cases, antiques | Yes, 6 bags in an SUV | Carry only | Varies |
| Return time | Your choice | Hourly trains | Uncertain |
| Privacy | Private car, Wi-Fi, water, chargers | Shared | Private |
Who rides with you to the Hudson Valley?
- Wedding guests to barns and estates: a Suburban or an Executive Sprinter (quote on request). See wedding and event chauffeur.
- Families: child seats are $25 each in SUVs and Sprinters, up to 2 per booking.
- Couples on a museum day: the Executive Sedan or the Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series.
- Flyers: Stewart International is across the river from Beacon. See Stewart airport car service. For private jets, we offer planeside pickup and drop-off at the aircraft at Stewart’s FBO, subject to its normal security process.
- Shoppers: combine the trip with NYC to Woodbury Common car service on the same Thruway.
Booking
How booking works
Enter your NYC pickup and Hudson Valley address at Book online, or call (888) 883-8180.
Choose one way or hourly and the vehicle. Call (888) 883-8180 to add a stop.
Get confirmation with chauffeur details.
Ride. Gratuity is added by you.
Questions & answers
Hudson Valley car service FAQ
How much is a car from NYC to Beacon?
From Midtown, it is $345.56 in an Executive Sedan, $390.97 in a Suburban, $449.73 in an Escalade ESV and $572.91 in an S-Class / 7 Series. Fares are one way and all-in except gratuity.
How long is the drive from Manhattan to Beacon?
1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes off-peak, typical. Allow up to 2 hours 15 minutes at weekday rush or on October weekends.
Can I see Dia Beacon and Storm King in one day?
Yes, on an hourly booking. The two are 13 miles apart, and the car waits at each stop.
Is Dia Beacon open every day?
No. Dia Beacon is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays year-round. Book your car for a Thursday to Monday visit.
Do you take the Taconic Parkway?
No. All our vehicles are commercial-plated and commercial vehicles are banned on the Taconic. We use the Thruway and I-84.
Are tolls included?
Yes. Thruway, Newburgh–Beacon Bridge and all other tolls, taxes, fees and congestion surcharges are included. Gratuity is not.
Can you pick us up in Cold Spring or Rhinebeck?
Yes. We pick up outside the city too: give dispatch each pickup address and time.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24 hours or more before pickup for a full refund (48 hours for group, event and multi-leg bookings). Under 24 hours, refunds are at the company’s discretion. A no-show is charged in full.
24/7 dispatch
Book your NYC to Hudson Valley car
Call (888) 883-8180, 24/7, or get an instant all-in quote at Book online. Chauffeur Service NYC is TLC licensed with a company-owned fleet, serving all five boroughs and the tri-state area. See Westchester, city-to-city car service and all routes.