How to get from Paterson to Brooklyn by bus and subway?

From Paterson to Brooklyn by bus and subway

To get from Paterson to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 190 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway and finally take the B84 bus from Livonia Av/Ashford St station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus and subway schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

131min
Bus - 190190
Subway - 3
Bus - B84B84
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    X New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Flatlands Av/Elton St
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paterson to Brooklyn by bus and subway via 190, 2 and B84

To get from Paterson to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 190 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the B84 bus from Livonia Av/Ashford St station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus and subway schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

146min
Bus - 190190
Subway - 2
Bus - B84B84
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    X New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Flatlands Av/Elton St
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to Brooklyn

The distance between Paterson, New York - New Jersey and Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey is approximately 28.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Brooklyn by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Paterson to Brooklyn

To check the bus and subway schedule from Paterson to Brooklyn using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Paterson) and destination (Brooklyn), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Paterson to Brooklyn by bus and subway via 190, 2 and B84

To get from Paterson to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 190 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 2 subway and finally take the B84 bus from Livonia Av/Ashford St station to Flatlands Av/Elton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus and subway schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Brooklyn on the Moovit app.

146min
Bus - 190190
Subway - 2
Bus - B84B84
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    X New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    New Lots Av
    51 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    Spring Creek Gateway Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Flatlands Av/Elton St
    Ride to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to Brooklyn?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 190, Subway line 3, Bus line B84.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paterson to Brooklyn?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 190, Subway line 2, Bus line B84.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paterson to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    The 190 bus line goes from X New York Express station near Paterson to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paterson to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Paterson and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Paterson to get to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 190 bus from the X New York Express stop near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Paterson and Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop, which is closest to Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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