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 drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Boston 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 284 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 $50 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Paterson train from?

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

Train or bus from Boston to Paterson?

The best way to get from Boston to Paterson is to bus which takes 5h 48m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can 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 New York 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 2291+ hotels available in Paterson.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Ppb 5774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
5h 48m
$52–102
Drive 216 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Boston to Patersoncar 216 mi
4h 7m
$40–57
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 5m
$59–732
Ferry, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
4h 36m
$507–1,651
Bus via Main St At Market St
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
$47–84
Ferry, fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
3. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
5. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
4h 59m
$78–511
Ferry, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
3. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
4. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
5. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
4h 49m
$464–1,354
Ferry, fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane BOS - ISP
3. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
6h 43m
$275–416

Boston to Paterson by bus

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Distance: 282.4 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Market St At City Hall via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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