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How to get fromRaleigh to Patersonby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Raleigh to Paterson by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane RDU - EWR
    4h 44m
    $264–1,240

  2. Bus via New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    11h 36m
    $49–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Carolinian
    11h 24m
    $173–345

  4. Drive 489 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Patersoncar car 489 mi
    8h 57m
    $90–129

  5. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane RDU - LGA
    3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train
    5h 15m
    $94–520

  6. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane RDU - JFK
    3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train
    5h 8m
    $470–1,742

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GSO - LGA
    6h 30m
    $163–769

  8. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane plane RDU - ISP
    2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $92–464

  9. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane RDU - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $98–1,006

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    11h 43m
    $73–150

Raleigh to Paterson by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Newark Penn Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–340 and the journey takes 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Davie St at Fayetteville St to Main St At Market St via S Saunders St at Chapanoke Rd, Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St, New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 11h 36m.

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