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How to get fromHighlands to Philadelphiaby ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak) or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Highlands to Philadelphia by ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to East 35th St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 19m
    $26–649

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Asbury Park Transportation Ctr to Market St At 13Th Stbus bus 317
    7h 4m
    $14–52

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Route 36
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    4h 41m
    $46–77

  4. Drive 78.6 mi

    1. Drive from Highlands to Philadelphiacar car 78.6 mi
    1h 46m
    $15–21

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 43m
    $16–636

  6. Line 834 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay Ave At Washington Ave# to Red Bank Rail Stationbus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Red Bank to Rahwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Rahway to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    4. Take the train from Trenton to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    4h 53m

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

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration3h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to Philadelphia via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highlands, NJ to 30th Street Station via Long Branch, NJ, Long Branch, and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 43m.

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