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

The cheapest way to get from Paterson to Boston is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paterson to Boston is to train and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $110 - $410.

Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Market St At City Hall and arriving at South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Paterson and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Boston. However, there are services departing from Paterson and arriving at Boston via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Paterson to Boston?

The distance between Paterson and Boston is 249 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paterson to Boston without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $30 - $800.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Paterson to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Boston bus from?

Paterson to Boston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.

Where do I catch the Paterson to Boston train from?

Paterson to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Paterson to Boston?

The best way to get from Paterson to Boston is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $30 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Paterson to Boston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paterson to Boston train arrive?

Paterson to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Paterson to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Paterson to Boston is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Paterson to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1576+ hotels available in Boston.

Paterson to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Paterson to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
5h 7m
$35–771
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
6h 19m
$38–92
Drive 215.2 mi
1. Drive from Paterson to Bostoncar 215.2 mi
4h 9m
$40–57
Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
3h 9m
$117–407
Bus via New York Midtown
1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 161 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
6h 42m
$39–87
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
3h 29m
$348–790
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
4. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4h 8m
$96–427
Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
2. Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 17m
$269–392

Paterson to Boston by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to South Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 19m.

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