There are 6 ways to get from Highlands to New Haven by ferry, train, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
3h 45m$34–79Train
cheapest- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 51m$22–638Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
4h 26m$49–70Drive 121.2 mi
- Drive from Highlands to New Havencar 121.2 mi
2h 37m$23–32Ferry, train via New York
- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 51m$32–650Bus
- Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
4h 46m$45–63
Highlands to New Haven by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Highlands to New Haven is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Highlands to New Haven is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Highlands to New Haven. However, there are services departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at New Haven via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Highlands to New Haven. However, there are services departing from Long Branch and arriving at New Haven via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Highlands and New Haven is 99 miles. The road distance is 121.9 miles.
The best way to get from Highlands to New Haven without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Highlands to New Haven, including transfers.
Highlands to New Haven bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Highlands, NJ station.
Highlands to New Haven train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Highlands to New Haven is to bus via New York which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $650 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and New Haven, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to New Haven via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to New Haven via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Highlands to New Haven bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Highlands to New Haven train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to New Haven is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Highlands to New Haven.
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