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How to get fromPaterson to Rutgers Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    1h 33m
    $5–26

  2. Line 72 bus, train

    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 New Brunswicktrain train Nec
    2h 4m
    $10–23

  3. Drive 35.8 mi

    1. Drive from Paterson to Rutgers Universitycar car 35.8 mi
    50 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Rutgers Universitytaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    50 min
    $140–170

  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 Albany St & Spring Stbus bus Suburban Transit
    2h 38m
    $24–62

Paterson to Rutgers University by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Rutgers University via Secaucus Upper Level and New Brunswick in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Rutgers University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 38m.

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