How to get from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train?

From Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train

To get from Paterson to New Brunswick 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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Bus - 7272
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Walk to New Brunswick
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to New Brunswick
    Walk to
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train via 744, MCL and NC

To get from Paterson to New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 744 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to 16th Ave at Straight St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - 744744
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Walk to New Brunswick
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 744744
    Wait for bus
    744
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16th Ave at Straight St
    ID 27225
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1706| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to New Brunswick
    Walk to
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to New Brunswick

The distance between Paterson, New York - New Jersey and New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey is approximately 37.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus 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 Broadway Bus Terminal.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Paterson
  • Hawthorne
  • Broadway

Bus stations close to Paterson:

  • Broadway Bus Terminal
  • Ellison St at City Hall
  • Main St at Market St

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

New Brunswick is located at New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Easton Ave at Hamilton St.

Train stations close to New Brunswick:

  • New Brunswick
  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to New Brunswick:

  • Easton Ave at Hamilton St
  • Raritan Ave at Adelaide Ave
  • New Brunswick (Downtown)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train via 744, MCL and NC

To get from Paterson to New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 744 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to 16th Ave at Straight St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NC train from Secaucus station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - 744744
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Walk to New Brunswick
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 744744
    Wait for bus
    744
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    16th Ave at Straight St
    ID 27225
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1706| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    24 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7829| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    49 min
  • 9
    Walk to New Brunswick
    Walk to
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to New Brunswick?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 72, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paterson to New Brunswick?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 744, Train line MCL, Train line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Paterson and New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey.

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