There are 4 ways to get from Yale University to Paterson by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 12m$23–608Drive 82.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Yale University to Patersoncar 82.2 mi
1h 44m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
3h 24m$24–54Train, bus
- Take the train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
3h 53m$31–65
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yale University to Paterson is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Yale University to Paterson is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Yale University to Paterson. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Yale University to Paterson. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Yale University and Paterson is 94 miles. The road distance is 82.7 miles.
The best way to get from Yale University to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $23 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Yale University to Paterson, including transfers.
Yale University to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven station.
Yale University to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Yale University to Paterson is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $23 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Yale University, CT, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yale University to Market St At City Hall via New Haven, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $17–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Haven to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
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Booking & Getting There
Yale University to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Yale University to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yale University to Paterson is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Yale University to Paterson.
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