There are 5 ways to get from Atlantic City to Paterson by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
3h 43m$27–86Drive 121.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlantic City to Patersoncar 121.8 mi
2h 32m$23–33Train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 9m$25–646Bus via Market St At City Hall
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
3h 47m$27–87Bus via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0300 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
4h 4m$35–77
Atlantic City to Paterson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Paterson is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Paterson is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Main St At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Paterson via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Paterson is 235 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $27 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Atlantic City to Paterson, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Paterson is to bus which takes 3h 43m and costs $27 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $650 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Paterson via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $8–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlantic City to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Paterson is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Atlantic City to Paterson.
There are 2034+ hotels available in Paterson.










