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How to get fromIslip to Patersonby train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Islip to Paterson by train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train Montauk Branch
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    2h 26m
    $16–48

  2. Drive 60.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Islip to Patersoncar car 60.5 mi
    1h 17m
    $11–16

  3. Line 2 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Amityville LIRRbus bus 2
    2. Take the train from Amityville to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    3h 20m
    $20–50

  4. Train, subway, bus

    1. Take the train from Islip to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway E
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    2h 40m
    $21–50

Islip to Paterson by train

Calendar138Weekly Trains
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 61.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Islip to Paterson via Jamaica, New York Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 26m.

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