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 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 New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
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
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 8
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train via 72 and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Paterson to New Brunswick in New Brunswick, 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 43 min.

103min
Bus - 7272
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to New Brunswick

The distance between Paterson and New Brunswick is approximately 40.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 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 Brunswick – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train via 72 and NORTHEAST REGIONAL

To get from Paterson to New Brunswick in New Brunswick, 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 43 min.

103min
Bus - 7272
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Norfolk
  • 6
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 161, Train line MCL, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 72, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Paterson and New Brunswick?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paterson to New Brunswick?

    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 New Brunswick.

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

    The total travel time between Paterson and New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    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 New Brunswick?

    Get off the bus at the Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station, which is closest to New Brunswick.

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