What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Highlands?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Highlands is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Highlands?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Highlands is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between Long Island and Highlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Highlands. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Highlands, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct ferry between Long Island and Highlands?

No, there is no direct ferry from Long Island to Highlands. However, there are services departing from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry and arriving at Highlands, NJ via Pier 11/Wall St., NYC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Long Island to Highlands?

The distance between Long Island and Highlands is 23 miles. The road distance is 44.8 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Highlands without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Highlands without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 54m and costs $14 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Highlands?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Long Island to Highlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Highlands bus from?

Long Island to Highlands bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.

Where does the Long Island to Highlands bus arrive?

Long Island to Highlands bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/ W 36 St station.

Can I drive from Long Island to Highlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Highlands is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Long Island to Highlands.

Where can I stay near Highlands?

There are 110+ hotels available in Highlands.

Long Island to Highlands - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island to Highlands by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Wall St/Pier 11ferry Er
2. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry Seastreak
1h 54m
$14–44
Drive 44.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Highlandscar 44.5 mi
1h 8m
$9–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
3h 21m
$38–57
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Highlandstaxi 44.5 mi
1h 8m
$170–210

Long Island to Highlands by ferry

70Weekly Ferries

1h 54mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

You can take a ferry from Dumbo/Fulton Ferry to Highlands, NJ via Pier 11/Wall St., NYC in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Highlands, NJ via 7 Av/ W 36 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 21m.

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