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How to get fromNew Orleans to Highlandsby plane, ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New Orleans to Highlands by plane, ferry, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Laguardia Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MSY - LGA
    2. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    7h 43m
    $167–600

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus bus
    29h 44m
    $239–376

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Crescent
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Red Banktrain train Njcl / ...
    33h 52m
    $390–838

  4. Drive  1,279.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Highlandscar car 1,279.7 mi
    22h 3m
    $234–338

  5. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane MSY - JFK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    7h 39m
    $484–1,154

  6. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MSY - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Banktrain train
    8h 8m
    $229–943

  7. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MSY - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    9h 12m
    $167–1,449

  8. Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane MSY - ISP
    2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    10h 57m
    $172–786

New Orleans to Highlands by bus and foot

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration29h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,231.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Highlands, NJ via Atlanta Bus Station, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 29h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Highlands via Newark Penn Station and Red Bank in around 33h 52m.

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