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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Paterson by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    23 min
    $3–13

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 52m
    $17–52

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Patersontaxi taxi 17.4 mi
    24 min
    $60–80

  4. Drive  17.4 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Patersoncar car 17.4 mi
    24 min
    $3–5

Jersey City to Paterson by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.2 mi
  • Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson hourly. Tickets cost $3–13 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 52m.

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