There are 6 ways to get from Highlands to East Hampton by ferry, bus, subway, train, or car
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to East Hampton - EBbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
4h 20m$42–117Drive 143.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Highlands to East Hamptoncar 143.8 mi
3h 18m$27–38Ferry, subway, train
- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry
- Take the subway from Broad St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airportsubway J / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to East Hamptontrain
5h 11m$35–93Bus
- Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to East Hampton - EBbus Montauk-Eastbound / ...
5h 4m$67–127Ferry, bus via New York
- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
- Take the bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to East Hampton dropoffbus Eastbound
5h 27m$42–102Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Jamaica to East Hamptontrain Montauk Branch
6h 17m$29–98
Highlands to East Hampton by ferry, foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highlands to East Hampton is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Highlands to East Hampton is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Highlands to East Hampton. However, there are services departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at East Hampton - EB via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Highlands to East Hampton. However, there are services departing from Long Branch and arriving at East Hampton via New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Highlands and East Hampton is 129 miles. The road distance is 144.7 miles.
The best way to get from Highlands to East Hampton without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Highlands to East Hampton, including transfers.
Highlands to East Hampton bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Highlands, NJ station.
Highlands to East Hampton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Highlands to East Hampton is to bus which takes 5h 4m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $100 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and East Hampton, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to East Hampton - EB via Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to East Hampton via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Broad St to Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to East Hampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $22–35
- Peak
- $40–55
Train from Jamaica to East Hampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–27
- Peak
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
Bus from 40th & Lex to East Hampton - EB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
Bus from 40th & Lex to East Hampton - EB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Hampton Jitney
- Schedules at
- Hampton Jitney Schedule Information
- Book at
- Hampton Jitney Reservations
- Onboard
- $40–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $30–40
- 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
- Phone
- +1 631-537-5800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
Bus from Lexington btwn 39th & 40th St to East Hampton dropoff
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Hampton Luxury Liner
- Adult
- $30–60
- 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 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 East Hampton bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Highlands to East Hampton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to East Hampton is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Highlands to East Hampton.
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