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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Paterson is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Paterson is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Paterson?

The distance between Cambridge and Paterson is 249 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Cambridge to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Paterson bus from?

Cambridge to Paterson bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Paterson train from?

Cambridge to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Paterson?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Paterson is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $55 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Cambridge to Paterson bus arrive?

Cambridge to Paterson bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue station.

Where does the Cambridge to Paterson train arrive?

Cambridge to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Paterson is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Cambridge to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2653+ hotels available in Paterson.

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There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Paterson by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 9m
$57–734
Drive 214 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Patersoncar 214 mi
4h 6m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenuebus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
5h 13m
$76–181
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
4h 35m
$71–426
Bus via Central
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
6h 24m
$40–93
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2. Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
4h 15m
$490–1,646
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
4h 27m
$227–1,049
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 21m
$278–411

Cambridge to Paterson by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 3h 57m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street to Market St At City Hall via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 13m.

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