What is the cheapest way to get from Long Island to Paterson?

The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Paterson is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 41 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Long Island to Paterson?

The fastest way to get from Long Island to Paterson is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct train between Long Island and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Paterson via New York Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Long Island to Paterson?

The distance between Long Island and Paterson is 71 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.

How do I travel from Long Island to Paterson without a car?

The best way to get from Long Island to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs $10 - $29.

How long does it take to get from Long Island to Paterson?

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Long Island to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Long Island to Paterson train from?

Long Island to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.

Train or bus from Long Island to Paterson?

The best way to get from Long Island to Paterson is to bus which takes 1h 24m and costs $10 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $24 and takes 1h 31m.

Where does the Long Island to Paterson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Long Island to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Paterson is 26 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Long Island to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2466+ hotels available in Paterson.

Long Island to Paterson - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Paterson by bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
1h 24m
$11–29
Drive 26.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Brooklyn to Patersoncar 26.3 mi
41 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
1h 31m
$7–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Patersontaxi 26.3 mi
41 min
$120–150
Bus via Roosevelt Island
1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
1h 31m
$11–30

Long Island to Paterson by subway and bus

561Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Long Island to Paterson.

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Distance: 70.3 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Paterson via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 31m.

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