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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal to Memorial Dr At Paterson Stbus 171
54 min
$7–22
Drive 18.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Harlem to Patersoncar 18.7 mi
22 min
$4–5
Line 2 subway, train
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway 2 / ...
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec / ...
3. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
1h 28m
$7–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harlem to Patersontaxi 18.7 mi
22 min
$85–110
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 125 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway C / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
1h 27m
$11–29

Harlem to Paterson by bus

138Weekly Buses

54 minAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 55 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Harlem, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal to Memorial Dr At Paterson St hourly. Tickets cost $7–22 and the journey takes 54 min.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art(Opens in a new window)

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