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How to get fromPaterson to New Yorkby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to New York by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Paterson to Hobokentrain train Mnbn / ...
    36 min
    $2–12

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 13m
    $8–27

  3. Drive 19.6 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to New Yorkcar car 19.6 mi
    29 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to New Yorktaxi taxi 19.6 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

Paterson to New York by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.7 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and New York, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Paterson to Hoboken hourly. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 36 min. 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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