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How to get fromSalem to Patersonby train (Amtrak), bus, tram, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Paterson by train (Amtrak), bus, tram, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    3h 9m
    $100–756

  2. Bus, tram, train, line 72 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway At Walnut St to Broadway In Front Of Wrtcbus bus 401
    2. Take the tram from Walter Rand Transportation Ctr to TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Trenton to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus bus 72
    4h 48m
    $11–60

  3. Drive 125.2 mi

    1. Drive from Salem to Patersoncar car 125.2 mi
    2h 24m
    $23–33

  4. Bus, line 72 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway At Walnut St to 6Th St At Race Stbus bus 401
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus bus 72
    5h 13m
    $18–48

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway At Walnut St to 6Th St At Race Stbus bus 401
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    5h 24m
    $34–87

Salem to Paterson by bus, tram, and train

Calendar66Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Salem, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Wilmington to Newark Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway At Walnut St to Main St At Market St via 6Th St At Race St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 5h 13m.

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