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How to get fromDowntown Paterson to Times Squareby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Paterson to Times Square by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    51 min
    $5–21

  2. Drive 17.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Paterson to Times Squarecar car 17.9 mi
    24 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 14m
    $8–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Paterson to Times Squaretaxi taxi 17.9 mi
    24 min
    $65–80

Downtown Paterson to Times Square by foot and train

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.5 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Downtown Paterson, NJ, USA and Times Square, NY, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Paterson to New York Penn Station via Paterson and Secaucus Upper Level in around 51 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $8–27 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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