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.

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

The fastest way to get from Highlands to Boston is to ferry and subway and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs $360 - $850.

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 259 miles. The road distance is 256.4 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 5h 55m and costs $40 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m 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 $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $800 and takes 6h 55m.

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 to drive from Highlands to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Boston.

Highlands to Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Highlands to Boston by ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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., NYCSeastreak
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
5h 55m
$44–799
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn StationNjcl / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to BostonAcela
6h 55m
$35–788
Bus
1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus TerminalRoute 36
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South StationNew York
6h 47m
$59–112
Drive 254.9 mi
1. Drive from Highlands to Boston254.9 mi
5h
$47–68
Ferry, subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC
2. Take the subway from Fulton St to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
4h 3m
$362–847
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus TerminalRoute 36
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to BostonFlixBus 2610 / ...
7h 9m
$60–112
Ferry to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC
2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
4h 5m
$100–425
Line 834 bus, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Rt-36 At Waterwitch Ave to Red Bank Rail Station
2. Take the train from Red Bank to Newark Airport Railroad Station
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
4h 42m
$121–390
Ferry, train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC
2. Take the train from Woodside to Central Islip
3. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)ISP - BOS
6h
$278–413

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

64Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Highlands to Boston.

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Distance: 257 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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 Highlands, NJ to Boston via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 6h 55m.

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