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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Highlands to Boston is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $290 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Highlands and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Highlands to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Highlands to Boston?

The distance between Highlands and Boston is 260 miles. The road distance is 256.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Highlands to Boston without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $75 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Highlands to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Highlands to Boston bus from?

Highlands to Boston bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Highlands, NJ station.

Train or bus from Highlands to Boston?

The best way to get from Highlands to Boston is to bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Highlands to Boston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Highlands to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to Boston is 256 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Highlands to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Boston.

Highlands to Boston - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Highlands to Boston by ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or bus

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
6h 1m
$79–199
Drive 254.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Highlands to Bostoncar 254.8 mi
5h 1m
$47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 47m
$65–112
Ferry to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 9m
$185–595
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 3m
$58–92
Train
1. Take the train from Red Bank to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
7h 14m
$69–178
Ferry to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry
2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 9m
$292–797
Line 834 bus, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rt-36 At Waterwitch Ave to Red Bank Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
4h 48m
$156–510
Ferry, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 9m
$279–430
Ferry, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
6h 5m
$177–1,132

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

64Weekly Services

6h 1mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Highlands to Boston.

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Distance: 258.4 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bay Ave At Washington Ave# to Boston via Red Bank Rail Station, Red Bank, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 14m.

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