What is the cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Washington Heights to Paterson is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Washington Heights to Paterson is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Washington Heights and Paterson?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal and arriving at Memorial Dr At Paterson St. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington Heights and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Washington Heights to Paterson. However, there are services departing from 181 St and arriving at Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Washington Heights to Paterson?

The distance between Washington Heights and Paterson is 57 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.

How do I travel from Washington Heights to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Washington Heights to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $50.

How long does it take to get from Washington Heights to Paterson?

The bus from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal to Memorial Dr At Paterson St takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Paterson bus from?

Washington Heights to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Washington Heights to Paterson train from?

Washington Heights to Paterson train services, operated by MTA, depart from 181 St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Paterson bus arrive?

Washington Heights to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Memorial Dr At Paterson St station.

Where does the Washington Heights to Paterson train arrive?

Washington Heights to Paterson train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 34 St-Penn Station.

Can I drive from Washington Heights to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington Heights to Paterson is 15 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Washington Heights to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2034+ hotels available in Paterson.

Washington Heights to Paterson - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Heights to Paterson by bus, subway, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal to Memorial Dr At Paterson Stbus 171
54 min
$7–50
Drive 15.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Washington Heights to Patersoncar 15.2 mi
17 min
$3–4
Line 1 subway, train
1. Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 1
2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
1h 41m
$7–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington Heights to Patersontaxi 15.2 mi
17 min
$55–70

Washington Heights to Paterson by bus

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Distance: 56.6 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal to Memorial Dr At Paterson St hourly. Tickets cost $7–23 and the journey takes 54 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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