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

The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Paterson is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Princeton to Paterson is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Princeton and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Main St At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Princeton and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Paterson via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

How far is it from Princeton to Paterson?

The distance between Princeton and Paterson is 59 miles. The road distance is 52.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Princeton to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $6 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Princeton to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Paterson bus from?

Princeton to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.

Where do I catch the Princeton to Paterson train from?

Princeton to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Princeton to Paterson?

The best way to get from Princeton to Paterson is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $6 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $65 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Princeton to Paterson bus arrive?

Princeton to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Princeton to Paterson train arrive?

Princeton to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.

Can I drive from Princeton to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Paterson is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Princeton to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2088+ hotels available in Paterson.

Princeton to Paterson - 5 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Paterson by train, bus, or car

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
2h 25m
$7–39
Train, line 72 bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72
2h 43m
$16–42
Drive 52.5 mi
1. Drive from Princeton to Patersoncar 52.5 mi
1h 9m
$10–14
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
2h 49m
$26–63
Bus via Market St At City Hall
1. Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
2h 52m
$26–64

Princeton to Paterson by train

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Princeton to Paterson.

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Distance: 58.2 mi
Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Paterson via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Main St At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 49m.

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