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How to get fromHighlands to Jersey Cityby ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Highlands to Jersey City by ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    1h 18m
    $17–42

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Long Branch, NJbus bus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch
    2. Take the train from Long Branch to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Njcl / ...
    2h 23m
    $6–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Route 36
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    2h 31m
    $42–68

  4. Drive  42.2 mi

    1. Drive from Highlands to Jersey Citycar car 42.2 mi
    55 min
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Highlands to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 42.2 mi
    55 min
    $190–230

Highlands to Jersey City by ferry, foot, subway, and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

Seastreak operates a ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–40 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 31m.

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