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

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Cambridge is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Cambridge is to train and fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $490 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Boston via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Paterson to Cambridge?

The distance between Paterson and Cambridge is 249 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paterson to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $70 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Paterson to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Cambridge bus from?

Paterson to Cambridge bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Cambridge train from?

Paterson to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Paterson to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Paterson to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $190 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Paterson to Cambridge bus arrive?

Paterson to Cambridge bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Paterson to Cambridge train arrive?

Paterson to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Paterson to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Cambridge is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Paterson to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1834+ hotels available in Cambridge.

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There are 8 ways to get from Paterson to Cambridge by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 1m
$75–181
Drive 213.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Paterson to Cambridgecar 213.5 mi
4h 7m
$39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Streetbus New York
6h 13m
$74–187
Train, train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 50m
$491–1,646
Bus via Central
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 32m
$42–95
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
4h 3m
$228–1,049
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 40m
$67–387
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
6h 1m
$279–411

Paterson to Cambridge by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 247.2 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Boston, MA - Dalton and Belvidere Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York, NY - W 42nd Street and 9th Avenue in around 6h 13m.

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