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How to get fromNorfolk to Patersonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Norfolk to Paterson by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane ORF - EWR
    3h 15m
    $87–337

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608
    10h 18m
    $54–96

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
    8h 43m
    $120–325

  4. Bus via Times Square – 37th St.

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk, VA - Best Square to Times Square – 37th St.bus bus Sprinter Bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    10h
    $60–89

  5. Drive  353.7 mi

    1. Drive from Norfolk to Patersoncar car 353.7 mi
    7h 10m
    $65–94

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane ORF - LGA
    2. Take the train from Woodside to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train
    4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train
    3h 40m
    $97–507

  7. Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane ORF - JFK
    2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train
    4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train
    3h 28m
    $78–330

  8. Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORF - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
    4h 34m
    $99–1,015

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    9h 34m
    $122–313

Norfolk to Paterson by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

United Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Paterson via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 8h 43m.

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