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

The cheapest way to get from New York Penn Station to Highlands is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from New York Penn Station to Highlands is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between New York Penn Station and Highlands?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Highlands, NJ. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct ferry between New York Penn Station and Highlands?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from East 35th St., NYC and arriving at Highlands, NJ. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from New York Penn Station to Highlands?

The distance between New York Penn Station and Highlands is 28 miles. The road distance is 49.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York Penn Station to Highlands without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 37m and costs $12 - $45.

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

The ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJ takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs every three hours.

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

New York Penn Station to Highlands bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the New York Penn Station to Highlands bus arrive?

New York Penn Station to Highlands bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Highlands, NJ station.

Can I drive from New York Penn Station to Highlands?

Yes, the driving distance between New York Penn Station to Highlands is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from New York Penn Station to Highlands.

Where can I stay near Highlands?

There are 101+ hotels available in Highlands.

New York Penn Station to Highlands - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New York Penn Station to Highlands by ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry Seastreak
1h 37m
$12–45
Train, line 834 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Red Banktrain Njcl / ...
2. Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Washington Ave#bus 834
3h 12m
$5–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
1h 52m
$35–50
Drive 49 mi
1. Drive from New York Penn Station to Highlandscar 49 mi
1h 9m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York Penn Station to Highlandstaxi 49 mi
1h 9m
$190–230

New York Penn Station to Highlands by foot and bus

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 28.3 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between New York Penn Station, NY, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

Seastreak operates a ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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