There are 4 ways to get from Highlands to Connecticut by ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry Seastreak
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
3h 6m$29–72Train
cheapest- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 48m$13–248Bus
- Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Route 36
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 41m$42–61Drive 103.6 mi
- Drive from Highlands to Bridgeportcar 103.6 mi
2h 13m$19–28
Highlands to Connecticut by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Highlands to Connecticut is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Highlands to Connecticut is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Highlands to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Highlands, NJ and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Highlands and Connecticut is 83 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.
The best way to get from Highlands to Connecticut without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $28 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Highlands to Connecticut, including transfers.
Highlands to Connecticut bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Highlands, NJ station.
The best way to get from Highlands to Connecticut is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $250 and takes 4h 48m.
Highlands to Connecticut bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Highlands to Connecticut is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Highlands to Connecticut.
What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Connecticut, USA?
You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- academybus.com
Bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://academybus.com
- Schedules at
- https://academybus.com/commuter#routes-timetables
- Adult in app purchase
- $30–40
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-262-8743
- contact@seastreak.com
- Website
- seastreak.com
Ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–45
- Website
- https://seastreak.com
- Schedules at
- https://seastreak.com/ferry-routes-and-schedules/
- NJ/Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket/ Adult
- $96–97
- Newport/Providence Adult
- $11–14
- Adult
- $30–45
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