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

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Paterson is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Providence to Paterson is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Paterson?

No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Broadway Bus Terminal via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Providence to Paterson?

The distance between Providence and Paterson is 226 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Providence to Paterson without a car is to bus via New York which takes 4h 44m and costs $40 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Providence to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Providence to Paterson bus from?

Providence to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.

Where does the Providence to Paterson bus arrive?

Providence to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at New York station.

Can I drive from Providence to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Paterson is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Providence to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2322+ hotels available in Paterson.

Providence to Paterson - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 72 bus, and car

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

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

Bus via New York
best
1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235D
2. Take the bus from Gw Bridge Bus Terminal to Broadway Bus Terminalbus 171
4h 44m
$44–92
Train, line 72 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Providence to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72
5h 24m
$30–695
Drive 183.6 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Patersoncar 183.6 mi
3h 34m
$34–49
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain
4h 30m
$45–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
5h 4m
$33–80
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
5h 38m
$127–991
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
6h 4m
$98–1,001
Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
5h 56m
$303–1,374

Providence to Paterson by bus

1Weekly Buses

4h 44mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Providence to Paterson.

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Distance: 224.7 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence to Broadway Bus Terminal via New York and Gw Bridge Bus Terminal in around 4h 44m.

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