There are 4 ways to get from Rutgers University to Paterson by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
1h 52m$5–26Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
2h 14m$23–59Drive 35.5 mi
- Drive from Rutgers University to Patersoncar 35.5 mi
49 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Patersontaxi 35.5 mi
49 min$140–170
Rutgers University to Paterson by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Paterson is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Paterson is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Paterson. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Paterson is 40 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $4 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Rutgers University to Paterson, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Paterson is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs $4 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 2h 14m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Paterson via New Brunswick and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Market St At City Hall via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rutgers University to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutgers University to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Paterson is 36 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Rutgers University to Paterson.
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