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 33m.

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 33m 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 Downtown and arriving at Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Providence to Paterson?

The distance between Providence and Paterson is 247 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 which takes 5h 3m and costs $30 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.

Where does the Providence to Paterson bus arrive?

Providence to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Providence to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Paterson is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Providence to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2490+ 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, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus
best
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 3m
$33–80
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 33m
$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 18m
$49–262
Bus via Providence
1. Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
5h 9m
$36–81
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 42m
$122–991
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 54m
$363–1,374
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 7m
$98–1,001

Providence to Paterson by bus

45Weekly Buses

5h 3mAverage Duration

$33Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Providence to Paterson.

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 3m.

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