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

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Elmira is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Elmira is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Elmira?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Elmira. However, there are services departing from Main St At Market St and arriving at Elmira via Newark Penn Station and Binghamton, Ny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Paterson to Elmira?

The distance between Paterson and Elmira is 239 miles. The road distance is 205.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paterson to Elmira without a car is to line 72 bus and bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Paterson to Elmira, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Elmira bus from?

Paterson to Elmira bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Main St At Market St station.

Where does the Paterson to Elmira bus arrive?

Paterson to Elmira bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Paterson to Elmira?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Elmira is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Paterson to Elmira.

Where can I stay near Elmira?

There are 32+ hotels available in Elmira.

Paterson to Elmira - 6 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Paterson to Elmira by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), or train

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Line 72 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Binghamtonbus
3. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
7h 4m
$38–75
Drive 204.7 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Elmiracar 204.7 mi
4h 8m
$38–54
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Rochester, bus
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Rochester (ROC)plane EWR - ROC
2. Take the bus from Rochester to Elmirabus
7h 37m
$535–1,739
Bus via Binghamton
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York to Binghamtonbus
3. Take the bus from Binghamton, Ny to Elmirabus 948
7h 37m
$48–154
Bus
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 Elmirabus Greyhound US0205
7h 43m
$49–107
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport, bus
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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)plane JFK - ITH
5. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus
7h 6m
$57–316

Paterson to Elmira by bus

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Distance: 238 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Main St At Market St to Elmira via Newark Penn Station and Binghamton, Ny in around 7h 4m.

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