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How to get fromRutgers University to Patersonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rutgers University to Paterson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 52m
    $5–26

  2. Train, line 72 bus

    1. Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus bus 72
    2h 13m
    $9–24

  3. Drive 35.5 mi

    1. Drive from Rutgers University to Patersoncar car 35.5 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Patersontaxi taxi 35.5 mi
    49 min
    $140–170

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    2h 14m
    $23–59

Rutgers University to Paterson by foot and train

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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.

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