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There are 4 ways to get from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    1h 1m
    $9–28

  2. Drive  17.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Patersoncar car 17.2 mi
    23 min
    $3–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 21m
    $6–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Patersontaxi taxi 17.2 mi
    23 min
    $60–75

Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson by bus

Calendar561Weekly Buses
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 66.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Port Authority Bus Terminal, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $9–28 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 21m.

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