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There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Highlands by train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Red Banktrain train Njcl / ...
    1h 19m
    $38–64

  2. Drive  38.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Highlandscar car 38.4 mi
    55 min
    $7–10

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to World Trade Centertrain train Path
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 11/Wall St., NYC to Highlands, NJferry ferry Seastreak
    2h 32m
    $16–46

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newark to Highlandstaxi taxi 38.4 mi
    55 min
    $170–210

Newark to Highlands by train, subway, foot, and ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Highlands, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Red Bank hourly. Tickets cost $3–19 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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