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How to get fromNew York to Patersonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from New York to Paterson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Hoboken to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    34 min
    $2–12

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    1h 1m
    $8–26

  3. Drive 19.5 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Patersoncar car 19.5 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from New York to Patersontaxi taxi 19.5 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

New York to Paterson by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration34 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.7 mi
  • Duration: 34 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Hoboken to Paterson hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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