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

The cheapest way to get from Queens to Paterson is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Queens to Paterson is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Queens and Paterson?

No, there is no direct train from Queens to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Jamaica and arriving at Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Queens to Paterson?

The distance between Queens and Paterson is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Queens to Paterson without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $9 - $30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Queens to Paterson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Queens to Paterson train from?

Queens to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.

Where does the Queens to Paterson train arrive?

Queens to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.

Can I drive from Queens to Paterson?

Yes, the driving distance between Queens to Paterson is 29 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Queens to Paterson.

Where can I stay near Paterson?

There are 2909+ hotels available in Paterson.

Queens to Paterson - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Queens to Paterson by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi

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 Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch / ...
2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain Mnbn / ...
1h 33m
$9–30
Drive 28.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Queens to Patersoncar 28.6 mi
45 min
$6–8
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from 104 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
1h 53m
$11–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Queens to Patersontaxi 28.6 mi
45 min
$110–140
Subway, bus via Market St At City Hall
1. Take the subway from 104 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway A
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
1h 56m
$11–30

Queens to Paterson by train

142Weekly Trains

1h 33mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28.4 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Queens, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Jamaica to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 33m.

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