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

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

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  1. Train, line 16 ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Hobokentrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Hoboken / NJ Transit Terminal to Brookfield Place Terminalferry ferry 16 / ...
    1h 2m

  2. Drive  19.6 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 13m
    $9–29

  4. Taxi

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

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  • Distance: 17.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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

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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