How to get from Paterson to Elizabeth by bus and train?

From Paterson to Elizabeth by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 161 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Bus - 161161
Train - MCL
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 - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1210| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paterson to Elizabeth by bus and train via 703, MCL and NC

To get from Paterson to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Bus - 703703
Train - MCL
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 - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    American Dream
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1210| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to Elizabeth

The distance between Paterson, Elizabeth and Elizabeth, Elizabeth is approximately 23.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Elizabeth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Elizabeth – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Paterson to Elizabeth by bus and train via 703, MCL and NC

To get from Paterson to Elizabeth in Elizabeth, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 703 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to Elizabeth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min.

71min
Bus - 703703
Train - MCL
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 - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    American Dream
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1210| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    26 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station Elizabeth
    Ride to train station
    Elizabeth
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line 161, Train line MCL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 703, Train line MCL, Train line NC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paterson and Elizabeth?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paterson to Elizabeth?

    The 161 bus line goes from New York station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey to Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth.

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

    The total travel time between Paterson in New York - New Jersey and Elizabeth in Elizabeth by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the 161 bus from the New York 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 Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station, which is closest to Elizabeth in Elizabeth.

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