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How to get fromPaterson to Elmiraby bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Paterson to Elmira by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Binghamton

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus bus FlixBus 2686 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus bus 948 / ...
    6h 46m
    $39–85

  2. Drive  204.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Elmiracar car 204.7 mi
    4h 8m
    $38–54

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane EWR - ROC
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus bus
    7h 29m
    $161–793

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Elmirabus bus Greyhound US0205
    7h 43m
    $50–98

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane plane JFK - ITH
    2. Take the bus from Cornell Vet Tower to Transit Center - PO Sidebus bus
    7h 6m
    $59–330

Paterson to Elmira by train and bus

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Paterson to Elmira via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Binghamton, Ny in around 6h 46m.

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