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

From Manhattan to Paterson by bus and subway

To get from Manhattan to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the 3 subway from Park Place 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 26 min.

86min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    Harlem-148 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manhattan to Paterson by bus and subway via 2 and 161

To get from Manhattan to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the 2 subway from Park Place 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 28 min.

88min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Manhattan to Paterson

The distance between Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 23.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manhattan 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.

Public transit stations close to Manhattan

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Church St North Of Park Pl.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • Chambers St
  • Park Place
  • World Trade Center

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Church St North Of Park Pl
  • Church St/Park Pl
  • Church St at Murray 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 Ellison St at City Hall.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Radburn
  • Hawthorne
  • Broadway

Bus stations close to Paterson:

  • Ellison St at City Hall
  • Main St at Van Houten St
  • Main St at Market St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Manhattan to Paterson by bus and subway via 2 and 161

To get from Manhattan to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the 2 subway from Park Place 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 28 min.

88min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 2
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Park Place

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Place
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Wakefield-241 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Subway line 3, Bus line 161.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line 2, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Manhattan 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 26 min.

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

    The 3 subway line goes from Harlem-148 St station near Manhattan 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 Manhattan to Paterson in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Manhattan and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 3 subway from the Harlem-148 St station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Manhattan 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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