What is the cheapest way to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township?

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township?

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Plainsboro Township?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Plainsboro Township. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at Schalks Crossing Rd At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Princeton Junction On Vaughn Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Plainsboro Township?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Plainsboro Township. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Princeton Jct. via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Paterson to Plainsboro Township?

The distance between Paterson and Plainsboro Township is 61 miles. The road distance is 51.8 miles.

How do I travel from Paterson to Plainsboro Township without a car?

The best way to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $5 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Plainsboro Township bus from?

Paterson to Plainsboro Township bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Plainsboro Township train from?

Paterson to Plainsboro Township train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.

Train or bus from Paterson to Plainsboro Township?

The best way to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $5 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $80 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Paterson to Plainsboro Township bus arrive?

Paterson to Plainsboro Township bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Paterson to Plainsboro Township train arrive?

Paterson to Plainsboro Township train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.

Can I drive from Paterson to Plainsboro Township?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Plainsboro Township is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Paterson to Plainsboro Township.

Where can I stay near Plainsboro Township?

There are 112+ hotels available in Plainsboro Township.

Paterson to Plainsboro Township - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 72 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Plainsboro Township by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train Nec
2h 50m
$6–35
Line 72 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Princeton Jct.train Nec
3h 24m
$16–39
Drive 51.5 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Plainsboro Townshipcar 51.5 mi
1h 6m
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
4h 12m
$30–78

Paterson to Plainsboro Township by train and bus

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Distance: 60.3 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Plainsboro Township, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Scudders Mill Rd At Novo Nordisk Way via Secaucus Upper Level, Princeton Jct., and Princeton Junction On Vaughn Drive in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Schalks Crossing Rd At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Albany St & Spring St, New Brunswick, Princeton Jct., and Princeton Junction On Vaughn Drive in around 4h 12m.

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