There are 10 ways to get from Florida to Paterson by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane JAX - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
5h 41m$90–384Fly Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane JAX - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
6h 3m$82–367Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2473
20h 23m$155–233Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Stationtrain Silver Meteor
20h 55m$508–878Drive 932.7 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Patersoncar 932.7 mi
15h 56m$171–246Fly Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane JAX - LGA
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
6h 20m$121–634Fly Orlando to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MCO - LGA
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
6h 17m$151–503Fly Tampa to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane TPA - EWR
5h 54m$195–1,043Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Centerbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane TPA - LGA
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
6h 26m$141–1,633Fly Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane JAX - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
7h 13m$118–862
Florida to Paterson by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Florida to Paterson is to bus which costs $150 - $240 and takes 20h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Florida to Paterson is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Florida to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Newnan St + Ashley St and arriving at Main St At Market St via Jacksonville and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Florida to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Paterson via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.
The distance between Florida and Paterson is 863 miles. The road distance is 938.2 miles.
The best way to get from Florida to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 20h 23m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Florida to Paterson, including transfers.
Florida to Paterson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Florida to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Florida to Paterson is to bus which takes 20h 23m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 20h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $190 - $1,100 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Florida, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost $150–220 and the journey takes 17h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–850 and the journey takes 18h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Jacksonville to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–370
Flights from Tampa to Newark Liberty International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Jacksonville to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Tampa to Laguardia Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Jacksonville to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Orlando to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Jacksonville to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $14–19
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 813-254-4278
- Website
- HART
Bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Center
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- HART
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Booking & Getting There
Florida to Paterson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Florida to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Florida to Paterson is 938 miles. It takes approximately 15h 56m to drive from Florida to Paterson.
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