Visit the Hook by boat!
During the summer, there is direct New York City service to the Hook! More info: 732-872-5970.
Daily service to nearby points is available year-round, and cabs can be called from the ferry docks. Seastreak (1-800-BOATRIDE) runs to Highlands (2 miles away) and Atlantic Highlands
(4 miles away).
New York Waterway (1-800-53-FERRY) runs to Belford (7 miles from the park).
Come by train...
New Jersey Transit North Jersey Coast Line to Red Bank, then New Jersey Transit Bus 834 to Highlands. Schedule: 1-800-772-2222.
Reach the Hook by bus!
New Jersey Transit Bus 834 stops near the park entrance. Bus schedule: 1-800-772-2222.
Academy Lines operates direct service from New York City to Highlands.
Bus schedule: 732-291-1300 or 212-654-8484.
Drive to the Hook...
From New York and North New Jersey: Garden State Parkway south to Exit 117, then follow Route 36 east for 12 miles to the park entrance.
From Pennsylvania and South New Jersey: From New Jersey Turnpike, Exit 7A to Route
I-195 east. Then Garden State Parkway north, to Exit 105. Follow Route 36 east for 11 miles to the park entrance.