What is the cheapest way to get from Providence to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Paterson is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Providence to Paterson is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Providence to Paterson?

The distance between Providence and Paterson is 206 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.

How do I travel from Providence to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Providence to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Paterson?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Providence to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Paterson bus from?

Providence to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Paterson train from?

Providence to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Paterson?

The best way to get from Providence to Paterson is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $45 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Providence to Paterson bus arrive?

Providence to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Where does the Providence to Paterson train arrive?

Providence to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Providence to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Paterson is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Providence to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2604+ hotels available in Paterson.

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There are 8 ways to get from Providence to Paterson by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 34m
$49–703
Drive 183.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Providence to Patersoncar 183.6 mi
3h 34m
$34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
5h 3m
$44–89
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
4h 26m
$57–321
Bus via Providence
1. Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
5h 9m
$41–75
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
5h 49m
$520–1,606
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
6h 12m
$91–1,076
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
6h 1m
$457–1,909

Providence to Paterson by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 205.2 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Market St At City Hall via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 3m.

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