There are 5 ways to get from South Amboy to Paterson by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Amboy to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
1h 48m$6–29Bus
- Take the bus from Sayreville Park & Ride Gsp Ramp to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 131
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
1h 53m$20–59Drive 34.2 mi
- Drive from South Amboy to Patersoncar 34.2 mi
43 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Amboy to Patersontaxi 34.2 mi
43 min$130–160Train, line 72 bus
- Take the train from South Amboy to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72
2h 10m$6–25
South Amboy to Paterson by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Amboy to Paterson is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from South Amboy to Paterson is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from South Amboy to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Sayreville Park & Ride Gsp Ramp and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from South Amboy to Paterson. However, there are services departing from South Amboy and arriving at Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between South Amboy and Paterson is 37 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Amboy to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $6 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from South Amboy to Paterson, including transfers.
South Amboy to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Sayreville Park & Ride Gsp Ramp station.
South Amboy to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Amboy station.
The best way to get from South Amboy to Paterson is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $6 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $60 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between South Amboy, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from South Amboy to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sayreville Park & Ride Gsp Ramp to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from South Amboy to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–17
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Train from South Amboy to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Sayreville Park & Ride Gsp Ramp to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–10
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
Babe’s Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Black Cabby
- Phone
- +1 908-76-82947
- Website
- blackcabby.com
Elizabeth Taxi
- Phone
- +1 908-344-1729
- Website
- elizabethtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
South Amboy to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
South Amboy to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Amboy to Paterson is 34 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from South Amboy to Paterson.
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