There are 7 ways to get from Paterson to Cornell University by bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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Bus via Newark, Penn Station (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithacabus FlixBus N2687 / ...
6h 25m$41–80Drive 193.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paterson to Cornell Universitycar 193.4 mi
4h 35m$34–48Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
4h 35m$55–294Bus
- Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Ithacabus Adt A184h
6h 48m$50–198Bus #2
- Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willow Ave At 15Th Stbus 126 / ...
- Take the bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NYbus
7h 5m$92–221Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
- Take the bus from Rochester to Ithacabus
6h 48m$107–450Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane JFK - SYR
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campusbus
7h 12m$68–336
Paterson to Cornell University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Cornell University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Paterson to Cornell University is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $55 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson station to Cornell University. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Ithaca via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Paterson and Cornell University is 235 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paterson to Cornell University without a car is to bus via Newark, Penn Station which takes 6h 25m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Paterson to Cornell University, including transfers.
Paterson to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Paterson to Cornell University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Ithaca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Cornell University is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Paterson to Cornell University.
There are 84+ hotels available in Cornell University.
What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Cornell University, NY, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithaca 5 times a week. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–12
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Ithaca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cornell University West Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–29
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–29
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Willow Ave At 15Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from New York to Ithaca
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
Bus from Rochester to Ithaca
- Saver
- $20–55
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from New York, NY to Ithaca, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- OurBus
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