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How to get fromPlainfield to Patersonby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Plainfield to Paterson by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn StationtrainRarv
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to PatersontrainMnbn / ...
    1h 48m
    $7–33

  2. Train, line 72 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn StationtrainRarv
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus72
    2h 2m
    $5–21

  3. Drive 27.4 mi

    1. Drive from Plainfield to Patersoncar27.4 mi
    35 min
    $5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Plainfield to Patersontaxi27.4 mi
    35 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus113 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus161 / ...
    2h 24m
    $17–56

  6. Line 59 bus, line 72 bus

    1. Take the bus from East 2Nd St At Leland Ave to Washington St At H Tubman Sqbus59
    2. Take the bus from Washington St At H Tubman Sq to Main St At Market Stbus72
    2h 46m
    $5–19

Plainfield to Paterson by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Netherwood to Paterson via Newark Penn Station and Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 24m.

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