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How to get fromRichmond to Highlandsby bus, train, ferry, car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Richmond to Highlands by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or subway

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    7h 33m
    $99–224

  2. Drive 315.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Richmond to Highlandscar car 315.7 mi
    5h 56m
    $58–84

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus bus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
    8h 46m
    $66–107

  4. Fly Richmond International Airport to Laguardia Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RIC - LGA
    2. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    6h 15m
    $90–538

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Red Banktrain train
    7h 49m
    $134–274

  6. Bus via Richmond

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus bus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
    9h 44m
    $96–150

  7. Fly Richmond International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RIC - JFK
    2. Take the subway from Howard Beach-JFK Airport to Fulton Stsubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    6h 12m
    $67–342

  8. Fly Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RIC - EWR
    2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Banktrain train
    6h 46m
    $71–331

  9. Bus to Charlottesville, fly to Laguardia Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane CHO - LGA
    3. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    7h 13m
    $122–527

  10. Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORF - JFK
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry
    7h 38m
    $94–358

  11. Fly Richmond International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RIC - 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
    7h 42m
    $101–1,106

Richmond to Highlands by bus, train, foot, subway, and ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Highlands, NJ via New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Highlands via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Red Bank in around 7h 49m.

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