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How to get fromPaterson to Grand Central Terminalby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paterson to Grand Central Terminal 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 / ...
    1h 7m
    $5–21

  2. Drive 18.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Grand Central Terminalcar car 18.6 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 29m
    $8–27

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 18.6 mi
    26 min
    $65–80

  5. Bus via E 42 St/Madison Av

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 30m
    $12–35

Paterson to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot

Calendar914Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Grand Central Terminal via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 7m. 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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