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How to get fromHighlands to Brooklynby ferry, subway, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Highlands to Brooklyn by ferry, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, line 5 subway

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the subway from Wall St to Church Avsubway subway 5
    1h 25m
    $13–38

  2. Drive 44.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Highlands to Brooklyncar car 44.2 mi
    1h 5m
    $9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to New York, NY - Broadway & Exchange Alleybus bus Route 36
    2h 5m
    $35–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Highlands to Brooklyntaxi taxi 44.2 mi
    1h 5m
    $200–240

Highlands to Brooklyn by ferry, foot, and subway

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

Academy Bus operates a bus from Highlands, NJ to New York, NY - Broadway & Exchange Alley once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 48m.

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