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How to get fromPaterson to Long Islandby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Long Island by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Njcl / ...
    1h 6m
    $8–24

  2. Drive  26.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Brooklyncar car 26.5 mi
    42 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 28m
    $12–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Brooklyntaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    42 min
    $120–150

Paterson to Long Island by train, foot, and subway

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Paterson to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Roosevelt Island via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 1h 6m. 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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