There are 4 ways to get from Paterson to Union by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridgetrain Rarv
3h 20m$18–55Drive 53 mi
cheapest- Drive from Paterson to Unioncar 53 mi
59 min$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Clinton Park and Ridebus Westbound / ...
3h 40m$82–119Line 72 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridgetrain Rarv
3h 45m$16–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Union is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 59 min.
The fastest way to get from Paterson to Union is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Union. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at Clinton Park and Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Union. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at High Bridge via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Paterson and Union is 65 miles. The road distance is 53.4 miles.
The best way to get from Paterson to Union without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $17 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Paterson to Union, including transfers.
Paterson to Union bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.
Paterson to Union train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Paterson to Union is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs $17 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Union, Hunterdon County, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridge every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–20 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Union via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Clinton Park and Ride in around 3h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
Train from Newark Penn Station to High Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Main St At Market St to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 610-868-6001
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trans-Bridge Lines
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Clinton Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Trans-Bridge Lines
- Schedules at
- Trans-Bridge Lines Schedules
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More Questions & Answers
Paterson to Union bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Paterson to Union train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at High Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Union is 53 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Paterson to Union.
There are 28+ hotels available in Union.





