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How to get fromPaterson to Grand Central Terminalby train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Paterson to Grand Central Terminal by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Paterson to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower LeveltrainMnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn StationtrainNec / ...
    1h 11m
    $5–21
  2. Drive 18.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Paterson to Grand Central Terminalcar18.6 mi
    26 min
    $4–5
  3. Bus via E 42 St/Park Av

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus161 / ...
    1h 29m
    $11–34
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paterson to Grand Central Terminaltaxi18.6 mi
    26 min
    $85–110
  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus161 / ...
    1h 29m
    $8–27

Paterson to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot

Calendar913Weekly Services
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Grand Central Terminal via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $8–27 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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