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There are 5 ways to get from Rutherford to Garden State Plaza by bus, taxi, car, or train

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Line 163 bus
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1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Lincoln Pl to Garden State Plazabus 163
34 min
$1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rutherford to Garden State Plazataxi 8.4 mi
13 min
$30–45
Drive 8.4 mi
1. Drive from Rutherford to Garden State Plazacar 8.4 mi
13 min
$2–3
Line 163 bus via Passaic St 920'W Of Bennett Ave
1. Take the bus from Paterson Ave At Lincoln Pl to Passaic St 920'W Of Bennett Avebus 163
35 min
$1–6
Train, line 758 bus
1. Take the train from Rutherford to Plaudervilletrain Mnbn / ...
2. Take the bus from Midland Ave At Outwater Lane to Garden State Plazabus 758
1h 11m
$4–14

Rutherford to Garden State Plaza by bus

158Weekly Buses

34 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.1 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Rutherford, NJ, USA and Garden State Plaza, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Paterson Ave At Lincoln Pl to Garden State Plaza hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 34 min.

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