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How to get fromPaterson to Brooklynby train, subway, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 2 subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Avsubway subway 2
    1h 26m
    $8–24

  2. Drive 26.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Brooklyncar car 26.5 mi
    41 min
    $5–7

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prospect Parksubway subway Q
    1h 49m
    $12–30

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Brooklyntaxi taxi 26.5 mi
    41 min
    $120–150

Paterson to Brooklyn by train and subway

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Paterson to Brooklyn. However, you can take the train to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level, take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to 34 St-Penn Station, then take the line 2 subway to Church Av. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Prospect Park via Port Authority Bus Terminal and 42 St-Times Square in around 1h 49m.

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