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How to get fromPaterson to Empire State Buildingby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Empire State Building by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
    54 min
    $5–21

  2. Drive 18.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Empire State Buildingcar car 18.2 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 28m
    $8–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    25 min
    $65–80

Paterson to Empire State Building by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 17.7 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Empire State Building via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 54 min. Alternatively, 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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