How to get from Paterson to Elizabeth by bus, light rail and train?

From Paterson to Elizabeth by bus, light rail and train

To get from Paterson to Elizabeth you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 72 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min.

79min
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NJCL
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paterson to Elizabeth by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, take the 72 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Bus - 7272
Train - NC
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to Elizabeth

The distance between Paterson and Elizabeth is approximately 19.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Elizabeth by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elizabeth – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Paterson to Elizabeth by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, take the 72 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Bus - 7272
Train - NC
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newark Penn Station
    ID 31890
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 72, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NJCL.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 72, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Elizabeth?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paterson to Elizabeth?

    The 72 bus line goes from Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line till Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station near Elizabeth.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paterson to Elizabeth by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Paterson and Elizabeth by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Paterson to get to Elizabeth?

    Get on the 72 bus from the Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave stop near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Paterson and Elizabeth?

    Get off the bus at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Elizabeth.

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