There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Temple University by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Mnbn / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2h 29m$26–629Train via Trenton
cheapest- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Temple Universitytrain Tre
3h 55m$9–42Line 72 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 14m$18–35Drive 91.4 mi
- Drive from Paterson to Temple Universitycar 91.4 mi
2h$17–25
Paterson to Temple University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Temple University is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Paterson to Temple University is to drive which takes 2h and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Main St At Market St and arriving at 11th St & Berks St via Newark Penn Station and 11th St & Market St - FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Temple University. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Temple University via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station and Gray 30th St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Paterson and Temple University is 102 miles. The road distance is 92 miles.
The best way to get from Paterson to Temple University without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Paterson to Temple University, including transfers.
Paterson to Temple University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Main St At Market St station.
Paterson to Temple University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
The best way to get from Paterson to Temple University is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 72 bus and bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Temple University, Philadelphia County, PA, USA?
You can take a train from Paterson to Temple University via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, Gray 30th St Station, and Temple University in around 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Market St to Temple University via Newark Penn Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St & Market St - FS, and 11th St & Berks St in around 4h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–24
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Trenton Transit Center to Temple University
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Paterson to Temple University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Paterson to Temple University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Temple University is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Paterson to Temple University.
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