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How to get fromCape May to Patersonby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape May to Paterson by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train, line 72 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Jfk Blvd At 30Th Stbus bus 316 / ...
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus bus 72
    5h 26m
    $32–645

  2. Drive 156.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape May to Patersoncar car 156.1 mi
    3h 1m
    $29–42

  3. Bus via Atlantic City

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    6h 5m
    $34–110

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    6h 35m
    $35–108

Cape May to Paterson by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Market St At City Hall via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 5m.

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