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There are 4 ways to get from Port Jefferson to Highlands by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Port Jefferson to Jamaicatrain train Port Jefferson Branch
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry Seastreak
    4h
    $28–76

  2. Drive  99.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Jefferson to Highlandscar car 99.6 mi
    2h 30m
    $17–24

  3. Line 51 bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Ronkonkoma LIRRbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    5h 3m
    $30–85

  4. Line 51 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Ronkonkoma LIRRbus bus 51
    2. Take the train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Red Banktrain train
    6h 7m
    $21–63

Port Jefferson to Highlands by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Port Jefferson, NY, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Jefferson to Highlands. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, take the train to Atlantic Terminal, walk to Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, take the subway to Whitehall St-South Ferry, walk to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC, then take the ferry to Highlands, NJ. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NYS 25A/E Broadway to Highlands, NJ via Ronkonkoma LIRR, Ronkonkoma, Penn Station, W 34 St/7 Av, Marginal St/E 34 St, and East 35th St., NYC in around 5h 3m.

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