How to get from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ by bus and train?

From Paterson to Mountainside, NJ by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MCL train from Paterson station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the 66 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Rt-22 at New Providence Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mountainside, NJ on the Moovit app.

140min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Bus - 6666
Walk to Mountainside, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3915| Trenton Transit Center
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    V UC Cranford Via Mtnside & Vauxhall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-22 at New Providence Rd
    ID 29137
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mountainside, NJ
    Walk to
    Mountainside, NJ
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ by bus and train via MCL, NJCL and 66

To get from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MCL train from Paterson station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the 66 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Rt-22 at New Providence Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mountainside, NJ on the Moovit app.

140min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Bus - 6666
Walk to Mountainside, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    V UC Cranford Via Mtnside & Vauxhall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-22 at New Providence Rd
    ID 29137
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mountainside, NJ
    Walk to
    Mountainside, NJ
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ

The distance between Paterson and Mountainside, NJ is approximately 34.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Mountainside – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Paterson) and destination (Mountainside, NJ), 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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Alternative route from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ by bus and train via MCL, NJCL and 66

To get from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MCL train from Paterson station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the 66 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Rt-22 at New Providence Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The bus and train schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Mountainside, NJ on the Moovit app.

140min
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Bus - 6666
Walk to Mountainside, NJ
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    V UC Cranford Via Mtnside & Vauxhall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-22 at New Providence Rd
    ID 29137
    60 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mountainside, NJ
    Walk to
    Mountainside, NJ
    0.56 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC, Bus line 66.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NJCL, Bus line 66.

  • Is there a direct train between Paterson and Mountainside, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paterson to Mountainside, NJ?

    The MCL train line goes from Secaucus station near Paterson in Paterson to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Newark Penn Station station near Mountainside, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Paterson and Mountainside, NJ by train and bus is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Paterson to get to Mountainside, NJ?

    Get on the MCL train from the Secaucus station near Paterson in Paterson.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paterson and Mountainside, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Newark Penn Station stop, which is closest to Mountainside, NJ.

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