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How to get fromPaterson to Jersey Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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      train train 27 min • Direct

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      train train 26 min • Direct

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      train train 1h 1m • 1 change

  2. Line 72 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Avebus bus 1
    1h 44m
    $6–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 17.4 mi
    24 min
    $60–80

  4. Drive  17.4 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Jersey Citycar car 17.4 mi
    24 min
    $3–5

Paterson to Jersey City by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.2 mi
  • Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Jersey City, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level hourly. Tickets cost $3–13 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Market St to Communipaw Ave At Mallory Ave via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 44m.

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