There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Paterson by train, bus, subway, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn StationHempstead Branch
- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to PatersonMnbn / ...
2h 4m$11–36Drive 37.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hempstead to Paterson37.1 mi
47 min$7–10Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant ParkF / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St190
2h 49m$14–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hempstead to Paterson37.1 mi
47 min$330–390Train, subway, bus
- Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus TerminalE
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St190
2h 20m$16–38Bus
- Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall161 / ...
2h 58m$29–75
Hempstead to Paterson by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Paterson is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Paterson is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead station to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Hempstead Bus Station and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Paterson via New York Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Hempstead and Paterson is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $11 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Hempstead to Paterson, including transfers.
Hempstead to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.
Hempstead to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
The best way to get from Hempstead to Paterson is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $11 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $75 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Hempstead, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Hempstead to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hempstead to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $7–10
- Peak
- $9–15
Train from Hempstead to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $330–390
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hempstead to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hempstead to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Paterson is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Hempstead to Paterson.
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