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Highlands to Manhattan ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Highlands and Manhattan takes 1h 2m and the fastest ferry takes 50 min. The ferry service runs several times per day from Highlands to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 2m
Duration
25 mi
Distance
$13
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Highlands to Manhattan ferry times

Ferries run every 4 hours between Highlands and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Highlands is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 9:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ferry ferry 50 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 15m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 50 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 5m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 20m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 50 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 20m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 50 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 20m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 50 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h 5m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 5m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 55 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h 5m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 5m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 55 min • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h 20m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 1h • Direct
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    ferry ferry 50 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Highlands to Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Highlands to Manhattan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

Seastreak operates a ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC every 3 hours. Tickets cost $11–45 and the journey takes 1h.

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