What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Paterson is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Paterson is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $500 - $1,700.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Paterson. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Boston to Paterson station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Boston to Paterson?

The distance between Boston and Paterson is 223 miles. The road distance is 217.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $45 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Paterson?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Boston to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boston to Paterson bus from?

Boston to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from South Station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Paterson train from?

Boston to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Paterson?

The best way to get from Boston to Paterson is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $500 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $140 and takes 5h 48m, you could also train, which costs $55 - $750 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Boston to Paterson bus arrive?

Boston to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Boston to Paterson train arrive?

Boston to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Boston to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Paterson is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Boston to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 1891+ hotels available in Paterson.

Boston to Paterson - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Paterson by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
2h 53m
$507–1,635
Drive 216 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Patersoncar 216 mi
4h 7m
$40–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Boston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
5h 48m
$48–134
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 5m
$58–731
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
3h 16m
$64–426
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
3h 6m
$223–1,044
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
5h 6m
$270–395
Bus via Boston
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
5h 59m
$40–87

Boston to Paterson by bus

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 48m.

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