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 5m.

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 55m and costs $110 - $390.

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 Main St At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Boston to Paterson?

The distance between Boston and Paterson is 221 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 via New York Midtown which takes 5h 46m and costs $40 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m 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 Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Boston to Paterson?

The best way to get from Boston to Paterson is to bus via New York Midtown which takes 5h 46m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $750 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $110 - $390 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Boston to Paterson bus arrive?

Boston to Paterson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Can I drive from Boston to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Paterson is 217 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Boston to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2437+ hotels available in Paterson.

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

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

Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)BOS - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
4. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
3h 2m
$360–793
Train (Amtrak)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Boston to Newark Penn StationNortheast Regional
6h 5m
$36–731
Bus via New York Midtown
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York MidtownFlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St190
5h 46m
$40–94
Drive 216 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Paterson216 mi
4h 5m
$40–57
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
2h 55m
$117–383
Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Station
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level
4. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
3h 21m
$93–398
Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)BOS - ISP
2. Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Station
4h 42m
$269–392
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalBoston
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall161 / ...
5h 48m
$38–93

Boston to Paterson by bus and foot

88Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to Paterson.

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Boston to Main St At Market St via New York Midtown and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $30–310 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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