How to get from Stamford to Highlands by ferry, subway and train?

From Stamford to Highlands by ferry, subway and train

To get from Stamford to Highlands in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the 3 train from Stamford station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 5 subway and finally take the SEASTREAK ferry from Battery Maritime Building Slip 5 station to Highlands, NJ station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min. The ferry, subway and train schedule from Stamford may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry, subway and train schedule to Highlands on the Moovit app.

169min
Train - 3
Subway - 5
Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
Walk to Highlands
Leaves from Stamford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stamford
  • 2
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1541#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowling Green
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Battery Maritime Building Slip 5
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Ferry - SEASTREAKSEASTREAK
    Wait for ferry
    SEASTREAK
    Highlands, NJ
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Highlands, NJ
    55 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highlands
    Walk to
    Highlands
    0.63 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Stamford to Highlands

The distance between Stamford, New York - New Jersey and Highlands, New York - New Jersey is approximately 59.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stamford to Highlands by ferry, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry, Subway And Train schedule from Stamford to Highlands

To check the ferry, subway and train schedule from Stamford to Highlands using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stamford) and destination (Highlands), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest ferry, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Stamford to Highlands?

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Train line 3, Subway line 5, Ferry line SEASTREAK.

  • Is there a direct train between Stamford and Highlands in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stamford to Highlands in New York - New Jersey?

    The 3 train line goes from Grand Central station near Stamford to Grand Central-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till Grand Central-42 St station near Highlands in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Stamford to Highlands in New York - New Jersey by train, subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Stamford and Highlands in New York - New Jersey by train, subway and ferry is about 2 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stamford to get to Highlands in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 3 train from the Grand Central station near Stamford in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stamford and Highlands in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the Grand Central-42 St station, which is closest to Highlands in New York - New Jersey.

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