What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Highlands?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Highlands is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Highlands?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Highlands is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 16m and costs $220 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Highlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Highlands. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Highlands, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Boston to Highlands?

The distance between Boston and Highlands is 338 miles. The road distance is 257.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Highlands without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Highlands without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 51m and costs $85 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Highlands?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Boston to Highlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Highlands bus from?

Boston to Highlands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where does the Boston to Highlands bus arrive?

Boston to Highlands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Boston to Highlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Highlands is 257 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Boston to Highlands.

Where can I stay near Highlands?

There are 98+ hotels available in Highlands.

Boston to Highlands - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Highlands by train, bus, car, plane, ferry, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
6h 51m
$89–764
Drive 255.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Highlandscar 255.8 mi
5h 1m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
7h 13m
$75–157
Fly to Laguardia Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
4h 24m
$72–447
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
7h 28m
$67–110
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
4h 16m
$227–1,056
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 834 bus
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Banktrain
3. Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Bay Ave At Atlantic St#bus
4h 54m
$512–1,639
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
6h 29m
$281–427

Boston to Highlands by train, foot, and bus

68Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 336.4 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from South Station to Highlands, NJ via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 13m.

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