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

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Paterson is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Paterson is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $65 - $80.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Paterson?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Raymond Blvd At Washington St and arriving at Main St At Grand St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Paterson via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Newark to Paterson?

The distance between Newark and Paterson is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Paterson without a car is to line 72 bus which takes 59 min and costs $2 - $8.

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

The line 72 bus from Raymond Blvd At Washington St to Main St At Grand St takes 59 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Newark to Paterson bus from?

Newark to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Raymond Blvd At Washington St station.

Where do I catch the Newark to Paterson train from?

Newark to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Paterson?

The best way to get from Newark to Paterson is to line 72 bus which takes 59 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $21 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Newark to Paterson bus arrive?

Newark to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Main St At Grand St station.

Where does the Newark to Paterson train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Paterson is 15 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Newark to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 700+ hotels available in Paterson.

Newark to Paterson - 4 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 72 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Raymond Blvd At Washington St to Main St At Grand Stbus 72
59 min
$2–8
Train
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec / ...
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
1h 4m
$5–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newark to Patersontaxi 14.7 mi
18 min
$65–80
Drive 14.7 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Patersoncar 14.7 mi
18 min
$3–4

Newark to Paterson by bus

256Weekly Buses

59 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 14.4 mi
Duration: 59 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Raymond Blvd At Washington St to Main St At Grand St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Paterson via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 4m.

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