How to get from Paterson to Danbury, CT by bus and train?

From Paterson to Danbury, CT by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Danbury, CT you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 161 bus from Market St at Memorial Drive NJ Rr Station station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 5 train from Stamford station to Danbury station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 13 min. The bus and train schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Danbury, CT on the Moovit app.

253min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 161161
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - 5
Walk to Danbury, CT
Leaves from Market St at Memorial Drive NJ Rr Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    67 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Stamford
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - 55
    Wait for train
    5
    1844#| Danbury
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Danbury
    72 min
  • 9
    Walk to Danbury, CT
    Walk to
    Danbury, CT
    870 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to Danbury, CT

The distance between Paterson and Danbury, CT is approximately 85.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 253 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Danbury, CT by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Danbury – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Paterson to Danbury, CT

To check the bus and train schedule from Paterson to Danbury, CT using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Paterson) and destination (Danbury, CT), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to Danbury, CT?

    The fastest way takes 253 minutes, using Bus line 161, Train line ACELA, Train line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Danbury, CT?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paterson to Danbury, CT?

    The 161 bus line goes from Market St at Memorial Drive NJ Rr Station station near Paterson in Paterson to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Danbury, CT.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paterson to Danbury, CT by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Paterson and Danbury, CT by bus and train is about 4 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Paterson to get to Danbury, CT?

    Get on the 161 bus from the Market St at Memorial Drive NJ Rr Station stop near Paterson in Paterson.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Paterson and Danbury, CT?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal station, which is closest to Danbury, CT.

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