There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Allentown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Hamiltontrain Nec
2h 10m$35–72Drive 62.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paterson to Allentowncar 62.4 mi
1h 14m$12–17Line 72 bus, train, line 601 bus
- Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Trentontrain
- Take the bus from S Clinton Ave At Barlow St to Marketplace Blvd At Lowes Bus Stopbus 601 / ...
2h 48m$22–53Bus
- Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets to Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main Stbus New York
4h 3m$60–128
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Allentown is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Paterson to Allentown is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St via New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Hamilton via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Paterson and Allentown is 72 miles. The road distance is 62.8 miles.
The best way to get from Paterson to Allentown without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Paterson to Allentown, including transfers.
Paterson to Allentown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.
Paterson to Allentown train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
The best way to get from Paterson to Allentown is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Allentown, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Paterson to Allentown via Secaucus Upper Level and Hamilton in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Allentown via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets, and Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Hamilton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Penn Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Trenton
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from S Clinton Ave At Barlow St to Marketplace Blvd At Lowes Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–7
Bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from New York, NY - 11th Avenue between W. 35th and W. 36th Streets to Robbinsville, NJ - 112 N Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- OurBus
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More Questions & Answers
Paterson to Allentown bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Paterson to Allentown train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Allentown is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Paterson to Allentown.
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