How to get from Plainfield to Paterson by bus?

From Plainfield to Paterson by bus

To get from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the 114 bus from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station to I-495 at Above North Bergen P/R Lot - No Stops# station. Next, take the 161 bus from I-495 at Above North Bergen P/R Lot - No Stops# station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The bus schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 114114
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Watchung Ave at E 4th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watchung Ave at E 4th St
    ID 29352
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    X New York Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I-495 at Above North Bergen P/R Lot - No Stops#
    ID 31923
    63 min
  • 4
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    49 min
  • 6
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Plainfield to Paterson by train

To get from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RVL train from Plainfield station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The bus schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

105min
Walk to train station
Train - RVL
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Plainfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plainfield
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5902| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3228| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plainfield to Paterson

The distance between Plainfield, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 40.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainfield to Paterson by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Plainfield to Paterson

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

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From Plainfield to Paterson by train

To get from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RVL train from Plainfield station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The bus schedule from Plainfield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

105min
Walk to train station
Train - RVL
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Plainfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plainfield
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5902| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3228| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 114, Bus line 161.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Train line RVL, Train line NJCL, Train line MCL.

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

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

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

    The 114 bus line goes from Watchung Ave at E 4th St station near Plainfield to X New York Express station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till X New York Express station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Plainfield and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 114 bus from the Watchung Ave at E 4th St stop near Plainfield in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the bus at the X New York Express stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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