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

The cheapest way to get from Hempstead to Paterson is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Hempstead to Paterson is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Hempstead and Paterson?

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.

Is there a direct train between Hempstead and Paterson?

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.

How far is it from Hempstead to Paterson?

The distance between Hempstead and Paterson is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hempstead to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $11 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Hempstead to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Paterson bus from?

Hempstead to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Hempstead Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hempstead to Paterson train from?

Hempstead to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.

Train or bus from Hempstead to Paterson?

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.

Where does the Hempstead to Paterson bus arrive?

Hempstead to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hempstead to Paterson train arrive?

Hempstead to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Hempstead to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Hempstead to Paterson is 37 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Hempstead to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2370+ hotels available in Paterson.

Hempstead to Paterson - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Hempstead to Paterson by train, bus, subway, car, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hempstead to New York Penn StationHempstead Branch
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to PatersonMnbn / ...
2h 4m
$11–36
Drive 37.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hempstead to Paterson37.1 mi
47 min
$7–10
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Terrace Av / Fulton to 179 St / Hillsiden6 / ...
2. Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant ParkF / ...
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St190
2h 49m
$14–32
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hempstead to Paterson37.1 mi
47 min
$330–390
Train, subway, bus
1. Take the train from Hempstead to Jamaica
2. Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 42 St-Port Authority Bus TerminalE
3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St190
2h 20m
$16–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hempstead Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0250
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall161 / ...
2h 58m
$29–75

Hempstead to Paterson by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.9 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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.

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