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How to get fromSouth Plainfield to Patersonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from South Plainfield to Paterson by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 819 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Pennsylvania Ave At Metuchen Rail Stabus bus 819
    2. Take the train from Metuchen to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
    3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train
    2h 14m
    $8–35

  2. Drive  30.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Plainfield to Patersoncar car 30.3 mi
    42 min
    $6–8

  3. Train, line 72 bus

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus bus 72
    2h 34m
    $8–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Plainfield to Patersontaxi taxi 30.3 mi
    42 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Watchung Ave At E 4Th St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 114 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    3h
    $21–68

South Plainfield to Paterson by bus and train

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between South Plainfield, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Front St 350' N Of S. Plainfield Ave to Market St At City Hall via Watchung Ave At E 4Th St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h.

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