How to get from Madison to Paterson by bus and train?

From Madison to Paterson by bus and train

To get from Madison to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the COMMUTER RAIL train from Clinton station to New London station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Madison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

326min
Walk to train station
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Clinton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clinton
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER RAIL
    New London
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    157 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Madison to Paterson by bus and train via COMMUTER RAIL, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 190

To get from Madison to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the COMMUTER RAIL train from Clinton station to New London station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Main St at Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Madison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

336min
Walk to train station
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 190190
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Clinton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clinton
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER RAIL
    New London
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    157 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Market St
    ID 27341
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Madison to Paterson

The distance between Madison, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 171.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 326 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Madison to Paterson 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Madison to Paterson

To check the bus and train schedule from Madison to Paterson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Madison) and destination (Paterson), 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Madison to Paterson by bus and train via COMMUTER RAIL, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 190

To get from Madison to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the COMMUTER RAIL train from Clinton station to New London station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Main St at Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from Madison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

336min
Walk to train station
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 190190
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Clinton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clinton
    1.09 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
    Wait for train
    COMMUTER RAIL
    New London
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New London
    37 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    157 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Market St
    ID 27341
    66 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Madison to Paterson?

    The fastest way takes 326 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER RAIL, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 161.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Madison to Paterson?

    The alternative route takes 336 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER RAIL, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 190.

  • Is there a direct train between Madison and Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Madison to Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    The COMMUTER RAIL train line goes from Clinton station near Madison to New London station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till New London station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Madison and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 5 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the COMMUTER RAIL train from the Clinton station near Madison in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Madison and Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the New London stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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