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How to get fromMidtown Manhattan to Highlandsby ferry, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Midtown Manhattan to Highlands by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry Seastreak
    1h 10m
    $12–45
  2. Drive 50.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Midtown Manhattan to Highlandscar car 50.6 mi
    1h 7m
    $10–14
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJbus bus Route 36-To Beachway / Long Branch / ...
    1h 38m
    $30–50

Midtown Manhattan to Highlands by ferry

Calendar70Weekly Ferries
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

Seastreak operates a ferry from East 35th St., NYC to Highlands, NJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost $12–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Highlands, NJ every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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