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How to get fromPaterson to Long Island Cityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Long Island City 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 7m
    $9–28

  2. Drive  20.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Long Island Citycar car 20.6 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 26m
    $13–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Long Island Citytaxi taxi 20.6 mi
    30 min
    $70–90

Paterson to Long Island City by train, foot, and subway

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Paterson to Long Island City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a train from Paterson to Court Sq-23 St via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq 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 $9–29 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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