What is the cheapest way to get from Albany to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Albany to Paterson is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Albany to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Albany to Paterson is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Albany and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Albany to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Albany and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Albany to Paterson?

The distance between Albany and Paterson is 210 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

How do I travel from Albany to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Albany to Paterson without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $50 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Albany to Paterson?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Albany to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Albany to Paterson bus from?

Albany to Paterson bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany station.

Where does the Albany to Paterson bus arrive?

Albany to Paterson bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.

Can I drive from Albany to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Albany to Paterson is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Albany to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2561+ hotels available in Paterson.

Albany to Paterson - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Albany to Paterson by train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
3h 52m
$53–119
Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Albany to Patersoncar 129.6 mi
2h 25m
$24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany to New Yorkbus Adt A289 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
3h 58m
$38–127
Bus via New York Midtown
1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2679 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
4h 21m
$35–70

Albany to Paterson by train, foot, and bus

92Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.4 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Albany to Market St At City Hall via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 58m.

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