What is the cheapest way to get from Highlands to New York?

The cheapest way to get from Highlands to New York is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Highlands to New York?

The fastest way to get from Highlands to New York is to ferry which takes 45 min and costs $9 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Highlands and New York?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

Is there a direct ferry between Highlands and New York?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at Pier 11/Wall St., NYC. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Highlands to New York?

The distance between Highlands and New York is 21 miles. The road distance is 47.9 miles.

How do I travel from Highlands to New York without a car?

The best way to get from Highlands to New York without a car is to ferry which takes 45 min and costs $9 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Highlands to New York?

The ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC takes 45 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Highlands to New York bus from?

Highlands to New York bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Highlands, NJ station.

Where does the Highlands to New York bus arrive?

Highlands to New York bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Highlands to New York?

Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to New York is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Highlands to New York.

Where can I stay near New York?

There are 2823+ hotels available in New York.

Highlands to New York - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Highlands to New York by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry Seastreak
45 min
$9–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
1h 41m
$30–45
Drive 47.7 mi
1. Drive from Highlands to New Yorkcar 47.7 mi
1h 5m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Highlands to New Yorktaxi 47.7 mi
1h 5m
$210–260

Highlands to New York by ferry

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Distance: 21.3 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and New York, NY, 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, Academy Bus operates a bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 41m.

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