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 Brunswick, take the 72 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to New Brunswick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Bus - 7272
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 - 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 - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train via 770, MCL and NC

To get from Paterson to New Brunswick in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 770 bus from Broadway at Washington St station to Rt-4 at East 54th 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 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 770770
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Leaves from Broadway at Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway at Washington St
    ID 27248
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 770770
    Wait for bus
    770
    Hackensack Via GS Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-4 at East 54th St
    ID 11481
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadway
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to New Brunswick

The distance between Paterson, New Brunswick and New Brunswick, New Brunswick is approximately 37.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 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.

Public transit stations close to Paterson

Paterson is located at Paterson, New Brunswick and the nearest public transit station is West Broadway at Broadway.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Hawthorne
  • Paterson
  • Radburn

Bus stations close to Paterson:

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

Public transit stations close to New Brunswick, New Brunswick

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

Train stations close to New Brunswick:

  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to New Brunswick:

  • Easton Ave at Hamilton St
  • Easton Ave at Somerset St
  • George St at Tabernacle Way#

Related Routes

Alternative route from Paterson to New Brunswick by bus and train via 770, MCL and NC

To get from Paterson to New Brunswick in New Brunswick, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 770 bus from Broadway at Washington St station to Rt-4 at East 54th 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 40 min.

100min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 770770
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Leaves from Broadway at Washington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway at Washington St
    ID 27248
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 770770
    Wait for bus
    770
    Hackensack Via GS Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rt-4 at East 54th St
    ID 11481
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Broadway
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3917| Trenton Transit Center
  • 8
    Ride to train station New Brunswick
    Ride to train station
    New Brunswick
    35 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 72, Train line NC.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 770, Train line MCL, Train line NC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Paterson to New Brunswick?

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

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

    The total travel time between Paterson in New York - New Jersey and New Brunswick in New Brunswick by bus and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

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

    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?

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

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