What is the cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to Paterson is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lancaster to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Lancaster to Paterson is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Lancaster and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster station to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Queen St. Station and arriving at Main St At Market St via Harrisburg Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Lancaster to Paterson?

The distance between Lancaster and Paterson is 205 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.

How do I travel from Lancaster to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Lancaster to Paterson without a car is to line 18 bus and train and line 72 bus which takes 6h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lancaster to Paterson?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Lancaster to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lancaster to Paterson bus from?

Lancaster to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.

Where does the Lancaster to Paterson bus arrive?

Lancaster to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Lancaster to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to Paterson is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Lancaster to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2658+ hotels available in Paterson.

Lancaster to Paterson - 3 ways to travel via train, line 18 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lancaster to Paterson by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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Line 18 bus, train, line 72 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Queen St. Station to AMTRAK ETownbus 18
2. Take the train from Elizabethtown Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72
6h 17m
Drive 145.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lancaster to Patersoncar 145.3 mi
3h 8m
$27–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
9h 14m
$36–75

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Distance: 203.9 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Lancaster, PA, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Newark Penn Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.

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