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 drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $45 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Highlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Highlands. However, there are services departing from Boston 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 260 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 ferry which takes 6h 21m and costs $65 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 6h 21m 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 Boston station.

Where does the Boston to Highlands bus arrive?

Boston to Highlands bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York 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 96+ hotels available in Highlands.

Boston to Highlands - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Boston to Highlands by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry Seastreak
6h 21m
$67–757
Drive 255.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Highlandscar 255.8 mi
5h 1m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
7h 13m
$78–124
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
6h 6m
$84–538
Train, bus
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
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
$73–107
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
5h 58m
$446–1,362
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
3. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Red Banktrain
6h 35m
$513–1,054
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
3. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
6h 50m
$67–338
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
8h 5m
$284–444
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry
8h 15m
$211–1,617

Boston to Highlands by train, subway, foot, and ferry

70Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Boston to Highlands.

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Highlands, NJ via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 7h 13m.

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