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How to get fromPaterson to Newarkby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Paterson to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Newark Amtraktrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 20m
    $40–101

  2. Line 72 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 72
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Newarkbus bus FlixBus N2601
    4h 42m
    $22–43

  3. Line 72 bus, train, line 033 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 72
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmingtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus bus 033
    4h 33m
    $29–661

  4. Drive 135.5 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Newarkcar car 135.5 mi
    2h 34m
    $25–36

  5. Bus, line 033 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Wilmington Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Delaware Ave @ Academy Stbus bus 033
    5h 55m
    $36–80

Paterson to Newark by train (Amtrak)

Calendar16Weekly Trains
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Newark, DE, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Newark Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Market St to Newark via Newark Penn Station in around 4h 42m.

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