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

From Brooklyn to Paterson by bus and subway

To get from Brooklyn to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the B84 bus from Flatlands Av/Elton St station to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 3 subway 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 2 hr 13 min. The bus and subway schedule from Brooklyn may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B84B84
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Flatlands Av/Elton St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flatlands Av/Elton St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - B84B84
    Wait for bus
    B84
    East New York New Lots Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Livonia Av/Ashford St
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    New Lots Av
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brooklyn to Paterson

The distance between Brooklyn, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 31.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn to Paterson

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

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line B84, Subway line 3, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brooklyn and Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brooklyn to Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    The B84 bus line goes from Flatlands Av/Elton St station near Brooklyn to Livonia Av/Ashford St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Livonia Av/Ashford St station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Brooklyn and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the B84 bus from the Flatlands Av/Elton St stop near Brooklyn in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the Livonia Av/Ashford St stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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