There are 9 ways to get from Highlands to Boston by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 1m$75–190Drive 254.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Highlands to Bostoncar 254.8 mi
5h 2m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
7h 8m$79–139Ferry to Laguardia Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 9m$65–415Train
- Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 12m$64–168Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
7h 33m$63–104Ferry to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 8m$222–1,147Line 834 bus, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Rt-36 At Waterwitch Ave to Red Bank Rail Stationbus
- Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 45m$507–1,340Ferry, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry
- Take the train from Woodside to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 2m$279–423
Highlands to Boston by ferry, bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highlands to Boston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Highlands to Boston is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Highlands to Boston. However, there are services departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at Boston via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Highlands to Boston. However, there are services departing from Red Bank and arriving at Boston via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Highlands and Boston is 260 miles. The road distance is 256.3 miles.
The best way to get from Highlands to Boston without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Highlands to Boston, including transfers.
Highlands to Boston bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Highlands, NJ station.
Highlands to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Red Bank station.
The best way to get from Highlands to Boston is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Boston via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Ave At Washington Ave# to Boston via Red Bank Rail Station, Red Bank, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 12m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
Bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 800-262-8743
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seastreak
Ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Seastreak
- Schedules at
- Seastreak Routes, Schedules & Fares
- NJ/Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket/ Adult
- $96–97
- Newport/Providence Adult
- $11–14
- Adult
- $30–45
Ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Seastreak
- Schedules at
- Seastreak Routes, Schedules & Fares
- NJ/Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket/ Adult
- $96–97
- Newport/Providence Adult
- $11–14
- Adult
- $30–45
Ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- Seastreak
- Schedules at
- Seastreak Routes, Schedules & Fares
- NJ/Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket/ Adult
- $94–95
- Newport/Providence Adult
- $9–12
- Adult
- $26–40
Ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- Seastreak
- Schedules at
- Seastreak Routes, Schedules & Fares
- NJ/Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket/ Adult
- $96–97
- Newport/Providence Adult
- $11–14
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Highlands to Boston bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Highlands to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to Boston is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Highlands to Boston.
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