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How to get fromPaterson to Central Parkby train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Central Park by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Herald Sq to 81 St-Museum of Natural Historysubway subway B
    1h 20m
    $8–24

  2. Drive  18.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar car 18.8 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 36m
    $12–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centertaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    25 min
    $65–85

Paterson to Central Park by train, foot, and subway

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $8–27 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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