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

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

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

The fastest way to get from New York to Highlands is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs $10 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between New York 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 and Highlands?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC and arriving at Highlands, NJ. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from New York to Highlands?

The distance between New York and Highlands is 23 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from New York to Highlands without a car is to ferry which takes 50 min and costs $10 - $40.

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

The ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJ takes 50 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

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

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

Where does the New York to Highlands bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from New York to Highlands?

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

Where can I stay near Highlands?

There are 126+ hotels available in Highlands.

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

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

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry Seastreak
50 min
$10–40
Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from New York to Highlandscar 47.8 mi
1h 5m
$9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
1h 38m
$35–50
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from New York to Highlandstaxi 47.8 mi
1h 5m
$180–230

New York to Highlands by ferry

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Distance: 22.7 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Seastreak operates a ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–40 and the journey takes 50 min. 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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