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How to get fromBrooklyn to Patersonby subway, bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brooklyn to Paterson by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Prospect Park to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway Q
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    1h 45m
    $11–30
  2. Drive 26.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Patersoncar car 26.3 mi
    41 min
    $5–7
  3. Line 2 subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway 2
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 47m
    $7–24
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Patersontaxi taxi 26.3 mi
    41 min
    $120–150
  5. Line 2 subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Church Av to 42 St-Times Squaresubway subway 2
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    1h 53m
    $11–29

Brooklyn to Paterson by subway, foot, and bus

Calendar418Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brooklyn to Paterson. However, you can take the subway to 42 St-Times Square, walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Market St At City Hall. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Church Av to Paterson via 34 St-Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 47m.

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