There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Banktrain Njcl
1h 55m$54–72Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlandscar 36.6 mi
51 min$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminalbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
3h 26m$60–75Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Highlands36.6 mi
51 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlandstaxi 36.6 mi
51 min$210–260Train, line 834 bus
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Banktrain Njcl
- Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Atlantic St#bus 834
3h 29m$26–40
Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Highlands, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Red Bank via Newark Airport Railroad Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Highlands is 42 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, depart from Terminal B station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Airport Railroad Station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $75 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Bank hourly. Tickets cost $19–24 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal B to Highlands, NJ via W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 26m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $19–24
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult Airport
- $19–24
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal B to W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- https://www.coachusa.com/airport-transportation
- One Way - Adult
- $25
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–50
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
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
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $210–260
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands bus services, operated by Newark Airport Express, arrive at W 42nd St & Port Authority Terminal station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Red Bank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands is 37 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Highlands.
There are 124+ hotels available in Highlands.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Highlands. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


