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

From Paterson to Jersey City by bus, light rail and train

To get from Paterson to Jersey City in New York - New Jersey, 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 PATH train from Newark Penn Station station to Journal Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min.

84min
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - PATH
Walk to Jersey City
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 - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    World Trade Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Jersey City
    Walk to
    Jersey City
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Paterson to Jersey City by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Jersey City in New York - New Jersey, take the 72 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the PATH train from Newark Penn Station station to Journal Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Bus - 7272
Train - PATH
Walk to Jersey City
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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jersey City
    Walk to
    Jersey City
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to Jersey City

The distance between Paterson, New York - New Jersey and Jersey City, New York - New Jersey is approximately 20.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Jersey City by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Paterson

Paterson is located at Paterson, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is West Broadway at Broadway.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Broadway
  • Hawthorne
  • Paterson

Bus stations close to Paterson:

  • West Broadway at Broadway
  • Broadway at Washington St
  • Broadway Bus Terminal

Public transit stations close to Jersey City, New York - New Jersey

Jersey City is located at Jersey City, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave.

Train stations close to Jersey City:

  • Grove Street
  • Journal Square

Bus stations close to Jersey City:

  • JFK Blvd East Of Tonnelle Ave
  • Bergen Ave at Newkirk St
  • Newark Ave at Oakland Ave, County Building

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From Paterson to Jersey City by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Jersey City in New York - New Jersey, take the 72 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the PATH train from Newark Penn Station station to Journal Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Bus - 7272
Train - PATH
Walk to Jersey City
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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PATH
    Wait for train
    PATH
    World Trade Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Jersey City
    Walk to
    Jersey City
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to Jersey City?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line NLR, Bus line PATH.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paterson to Jersey City?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line PATH.

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

    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 24 min.

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

    The 72 bus line goes from Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave station near Paterson 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 Jersey City in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Paterson to Jersey City in New York - New Jersey by bus, light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Paterson and Jersey City in New York - New Jersey by bus, light rail and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    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 Jersey City in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station, which is closest to Jersey City in New York - New Jersey.

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