How to get from Bronx to Paterson by bus and subway?

From Bronx to Paterson by bus and subway

To get from Bronx to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the 2 subway from Gun Hill Rd station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus and subway schedule from Bronx may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

117min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Gun Hill Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Gun Hill Rd
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bronx to Paterson

The distance between Bronx, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 30.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 117 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bronx to Paterson by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Bronx to Paterson

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 117 minutes, using Subway line 2, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Bronx and Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Bronx to Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    The 2 subway line goes from Gun Hill Rd station near Bronx to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Times Sq-42 St station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Bronx and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 57 min.

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

    Get on the 2 subway from the Gun Hill Rd station near Bronx in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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