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How to get fromHighlands to Pier 40by ferry, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Highlands to Pier 40 by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYCferry ferry Seastreak
    1h 14m
    $13–38
  2. Drive 47.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Highlands to Pier 40car car 47.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $9–13
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Highlands, NJ to Varick St At N Moore Stbus bus Route 36
    2h
    $30–45
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Highlands to Pier 40taxi taxi 47.7 mi
    1h 4m
    $210–260

Highlands to Pier 40 by ferry, foot, and subway

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Highlands, NJ, USA and Pier 40, NY, USA?

Seastreak operates a ferry from Highlands, NJ to Pier 11/Wall St., NYC every 3 hours. Tickets cost $9–40 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from Highlands, NJ to Varick St At N Moore St once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 44m.

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