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 Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 4 hr 21 min.

261min
Walk to train station
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Train - ACELAACELA
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 Haven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Union City
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    64 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Madison to Paterson by bus and train via COMMUTER RAIL, ACELA 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 Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Walk to train station
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Train - ACELAACELA
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 Haven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    200 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 120.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 261 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.

Public transit stations close to Madison

Madison is located at Madison, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Route 1 & Cottage Rd.

Train stations close to Madison:

  • Madison
  • Clinton

Bus stations close to Madison:

  • Route 1 & Cottage Rd
  • Route 1 & Madison Marketplace
  • Route 1 & William St

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

Paterson is located at Paterson, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Washington St at Market St.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Paterson
  • Radburn
  • Hawthorne

Bus stations close to Paterson:

  • Washington St at Market St
  • Market St at City Hall
  • Main St at Market St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Madison to Paterson by bus and train via COMMUTER RAIL, ACELA 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 Haven station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Walk to train station
Train - COMMUTER RAILCOMMUTER RAIL
Train - ACELAACELA
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 Haven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Haven
    35 min
  • 4
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    95 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    200 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 261 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER RAIL, Train line ACELA, Bus line 161.

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

    The alternative route takes 264 minutes, using Train line COMMUTER RAIL, Train line ACELA, 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 4 hr 21 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 Haven station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till New Haven 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 4 hr 21 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 Haven stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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