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How to get fromManhattan to Patersonby bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Paterson by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
    1h 1m
    $8–26
  2. Drive 20.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manhattan to Patersoncar car 20.5 mi
    25 min
    $4–6
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 7m
    $5–20
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manhattan to Patersontaxi taxi 20.5 mi
    25 min
    $90–120

Manhattan to Paterson by bus

Calendar561Weekly Buses
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manhattan, 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 train from New York Penn Station to Paterson via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 7m.

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