There are 8 ways to get from Watertown to Paterson by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus Adt A112 / ...
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus FlixBus N2685 / ...
8h 6m$66–137Drive 273.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Watertown to Patersoncar 273.9 mi
5h 55m$50–73Bus, train via Albany
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
9h 32m$118–364Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane SYR - JFK
5h 24m$92–413Bus, train
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Take the train from Syracuse to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
10h 8m$112–324Bus via Saratoga Springs
- Take the bus from Watertown to Saratoga Springsbus
- Take the bus from Saratoga Springs Train Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
13h 2m$89–269Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the bus from Watertown to Syracusebus
- Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane SYR - LGA
5h 36m$111–630Fly Watertown International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Watertown International Airport (ART) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ART - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
4h 45m$125–1,081
Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Paterson is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Paterson is to fly and train which takes 4h 45m and costs $120 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Watertown and arriving at Main St At Market St via Syracuse Bus Station and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
The distance between Watertown and Paterson is 330 miles. The road distance is 275.5 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Watertown to Paterson, including transfers.
Watertown to Paterson bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Watertown station.
Watertown to Paterson bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at Syracuse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Paterson is 275 miles. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Watertown to Paterson.
There are 1908+ hotels available in Paterson.
What companies run services between Watertown, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Watertown to Main St At Market St via Watertown, Syracuse Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 8h 6m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Watertown International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–190
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–110
- Business
- $75–180
- Business Plus
- $85–190
- Economy
- $45–120
- Economy Plus
- $50–130
Train from Syracuse to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $75–190
- Business
- $110–230
- Business Plus
- $120–240
- Economy
- $85–190
- Economy Plus
- $95–200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–42
Bus from Watertown to Saratoga Springs
- Saver
- $40–160
- Flexible
- $75–170
Bus from Watertown to Syracuse
- Saver
- $18–40
- Flexible
- $38–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saratoga Springs Train Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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