How to get from Newark to Passaic by bus and light rail?

From Newark to Passaic by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Passaic in New York - New Jersey, take the NLR light rail from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station to Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 74 bus from Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station to Main Ave Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Passaic on the Moovit app.

32min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7474
Leaves from Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Paterson
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Main Ave Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Main Ave Terminal
    ID 27099
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newark to Passaic by bus

Take one direct bus from Newark to Passaic in New York - New Jersey: take the 74 bus from Heller Pkwy 220'E Of North 6th St station to Main Ave Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Passaic on the Moovit app.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Leaves from Heller Pkwy 220'E Of North 6th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heller Pkwy 220'E Of North 6th St
    ID 18658
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    74u Paterson Via Union Ave Via Delawanna
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Main Ave Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Main Ave Terminal
    ID 27099
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Passaic

The distance between Newark, New York - New Jersey and Passaic, New York - New Jersey is approximately 7.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark to Passaic by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Newark to Passaic

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Newark to Passaic using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Newark) and destination (Passaic), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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From Newark to Passaic by bus

Take one direct bus from Newark to Passaic in New York - New Jersey: take the 74 bus from Heller Pkwy 220'E Of North 6th St station to Main Ave Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Passaic on the Moovit app.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Leaves from Heller Pkwy 220'E Of North 6th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heller Pkwy 220'E Of North 6th St
    ID 18658
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    74u Paterson Via Union Ave Via Delawanna
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Main Ave Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Main Ave Terminal
    ID 27099
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Passaic?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 74.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark to Passaic?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 74.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Newark and Passaic in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Newark to Passaic in New York - New Jersey?

    The NLR light rail line goes from Nlr Grove Street station near Newark to Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station near Passaic in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark to Passaic in New York - New Jersey by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark and Passaic in New York - New Jersey by light rail and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Newark to get to Passaic in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the NLR light rail from the Nlr Grove Street station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Newark and Passaic in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the light rail at the Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station stop, which is closest to Passaic in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the first bus from Newark to Passaic in New York - New Jersey?

    The first bus from Newark to Passaic in New York - New Jersey is Paterson - Nutley - Newark. It leaves the Heller Pkwy 220'E Of North 6th St stop at 4:15 AM.

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