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How to get fromPaterson to Raritanby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Paterson to Raritan by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Raritantrain train Rarv
    2h 19m
    $7–37

  2. Line 72 bus, train

    cheapest
    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 Raritantrain train Rarv
    2h 44m
    $5–24

  3. Drive  42.4 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Raritancar car 42.4 mi
    48 min
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Raritantaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    48 min
    $160–200

  5. 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 West End Ave At Mountain Avebus bus 114 / ...
    3h 49m
    $20–62

Paterson to Raritan by train

Calendar149Weekly Trains
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Raritan, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Raritan via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to West End Ave At Mountain Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 49m.

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