There are 6 ways to get from New Brunswick to Highlands by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Rahwaytrain Nec
- Take the train from Rahway to Red Banktrain Njcl
1h 52m$40–70Line 815 bus, line 834 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from George St At Throop Ave to Broadway At Augusta Stbus 815
- Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Washington Ave#bus 834
3h 32m$6–28Drive 28.4 mi
- Drive from New Brunswick to Highlandscar 28.4 mi
45 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Brunswick to Highlandstaxi 28.4 mi
45 min$130–160Train, line 834 bus
- Take the train from Rahway to Red Banktrain Njcl
- Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Atlantic St#bus 834
3h 26m$7–33Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
3h 33m$50–82
New Brunswick to Highlands by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Brunswick to Highlands is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Highlands is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from New Brunswick to Highlands. However, there are services departing from George St At Throop Ave and arriving at Bay Ave At Washington Ave# via Red Bank Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick to Highlands. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Red Bank via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between New Brunswick and Highlands is 44 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Highlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from New Brunswick to Highlands, including transfers.
New Brunswick to Highlands bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from George St At Throop Ave station.
New Brunswick to Highlands train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from New Brunswick to Highlands is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 815 bus and line 834 bus, which costs $6 - $28 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between New Brunswick, NJ, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from New Brunswick to Highlands via Rahway and Red Bank in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George St At Throop Ave to Bay Ave At Washington Ave# via Broadway At Augusta St, South Amboy, Red Bank, and Red Bank Rail Station in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Rahway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Rahway to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
Train from Rahway to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from George St At Throop Ave to Broadway At Augusta St
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Washington Ave#
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Atlantic St#
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
New Brunswick to Highlands bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Broadway At Augusta St station.
New Brunswick to Highlands train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rahway station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Brunswick to Highlands is 29 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from New Brunswick to Highlands.
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