There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Milford by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Milfordtrain New Haven
3h 25m$29–62Drive 72.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paterson to Milfordcar 72.1 mi
1h 32m$14–19Bus
- Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
4h 29m$30–78Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 29m$28–72
Paterson to Milford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Milford is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Paterson to Milford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Milford. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at New Haven via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Milford. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Milford via Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Paterson and Milford is 134 miles. The road distance is 72.5 miles.
The best way to get from Paterson to Milford without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 25m and costs $28 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Paterson to Milford, including transfers.
Paterson to Milford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.
Paterson to Milford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Paterson to Milford is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $29 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $75 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Milford, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Milford via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, and New Haven in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station hourly. Tickets cost $17–40 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Milford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $24–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Paterson to Milford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Paterson to Milford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Milford is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Paterson to Milford.
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