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

The cheapest way to get from Elizabeth to Paterson is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Elizabeth to Paterson is to drive which takes 26 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Elizabeth and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Elizabeth to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Broad St At Jersey St and arriving at Main St At Market St via Washington St At H Tubman Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth and arriving at Paterson via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Elizabeth to Paterson?

The distance between Elizabeth and Paterson is 23 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $4 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Elizabeth to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth to Paterson bus from?

Elizabeth to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broad St At Jersey St station.

Where do I catch the Elizabeth to Paterson train from?

Elizabeth to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.

Train or bus from Elizabeth to Paterson?

The best way to get from Elizabeth to Paterson is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs $4 - $22. Alternatively, you can line 59 bus and line 72 bus, which costs $3 - $15 and takes 1h 56m.

Where does the Elizabeth to Paterson bus arrive?

Elizabeth to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington St At H Tubman Sq station.

Where does the Elizabeth to Paterson train arrive?

Elizabeth to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level station.

Can I drive from Elizabeth to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Elizabeth to Paterson is 20 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Elizabeth to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2437+ hotels available in Paterson.

Elizabeth to Paterson - 5 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Elizabeth to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper LevelNec / ...
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to PatersonMnbn / ...
1h 14m
$5–21
Line 59 bus, line 72 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Washington St At H Tubman Sq59 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington St At H Tubman Sq to Main St At Market St72
1h 56m
$4–14
Drive 19.6 mi
1. Drive from Elizabeth to Paterson19.6 mi
26 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Elizabeth to Paterson19.6 mi
26 min
$85–110
Line 62 bus, line 72 bus
1. Take the bus from E Jersey St At East Scott Pl to Newark Penn Station62
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St72
2h 6m
$4–15

Elizabeth to Paterson by train

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elizabeth to Paterson.

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Distance: 22.5 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Elizabeth, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Elizabeth to Paterson via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad St At Jersey St to Main St At Market St via Washington St At H Tubman Sq in around 1h 56m.

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