There are 6 ways to get from Monmouth Junction to Paterson by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
2h 15m$37–69Drive 47.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monmouth Junction to Patersoncar 47.1 mi
59 min$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
2h 36m$46–88Taxi
- Take the taxi from Monmouth Junction to Patersontaxi 47.1 mi
59 min$180–220Train, line 72 bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72
2h 36m$45–71Bus via Rte 27 & Goldstar Dr - Kendall Park Roller Rink
- Take the bus from Rte 27 & Goldstar Dr - Kendall Park Roller Rink to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
2h 42m$42–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monmouth Junction to Paterson is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Monmouth Junction to Paterson is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Monmouth Junction to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Monmouth Junction to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Monmouth Junction and Paterson is 64 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monmouth Junction to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Monmouth Junction to Paterson, including transfers.
Monmouth Junction to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park station.
Monmouth Junction to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Monmouth Junction to Paterson is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 2h 36m.
What companies run services between Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Monmouth Junction to Paterson via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monmouth Junction to Market St At City Hall via Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $16–35
Bus from Rte 27 & Goldstar Dr - Kendall Park Roller Rink to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $16–35
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $180–220
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Brothers Taxi
- Phone
- +1 609-695-0234
- Website
- brotherstaxi.com
Trenton Star Cab
- Phone
- +1 609-943-8250
- Website
- trentonstarcab.com
Yellow Cab Trenton
- Phone
- +1 609-396-8181
- Website
- yellowcabtrenton.com
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More Questions & Answers
Monmouth Junction to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Monmouth Junction to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monmouth Junction to Paterson is 47 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Monmouth Junction to Paterson.
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