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

The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Paterson is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Paterson is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Metuchen and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Metuchen and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Paterson via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Metuchen to Paterson?

The distance between Metuchen and Paterson is 35 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Metuchen to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $4 - $25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Metuchen to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metuchen to Paterson bus from?

Metuchen to Paterson bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Metuchen to Paterson train from?

Metuchen to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.

Train or bus from Metuchen to Paterson?

The best way to get from Metuchen to Paterson is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs $4 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Metuchen to Paterson bus arrive?

Metuchen to Paterson bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Metuchen to Paterson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Metuchen to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Paterson is 30 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Metuchen to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2370+ hotels available in Paterson.

Metuchen to Paterson - 5 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, car, and taxi

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper LevelNec
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to PatersonMnbn / ...
1h 37m
$5–24
Train, line 72 bus
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn StationNec
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St72
1h 59m
$5–21
Drive 29.8 mi
1. Drive from Metuchen to Paterson29.8 mi
37 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Metuchen to Paterson29.8 mi
37 min
$130–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus TerminalSuburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hall161 / ...
3h 2m
$38–67

Metuchen to Paterson by train

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Metuchen to Paterson.

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Distance: 34.4 mi
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Paterson via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Market St At City Hall via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 2m.

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