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

From Harlem to Paterson by bus and subway

To get from Harlem to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the C subway from 116 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 30 min.

90min
Subway - C
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from 116 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harlem
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    16 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
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harlem to Paterson by bus and subway via C and 190

To get from Harlem to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the C subway from 116 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Subway - C
Bus - 190190
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from 116 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harlem
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    66 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 Harlem to Paterson

The distance between Harlem, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 23.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harlem to Paterson by bus and subway via C and 190

To get from Harlem to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the C subway from 116 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Subway - C
Bus - 190190
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from 116 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harlem
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 161.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 190.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harlem and Paterson?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harlem to Paterson?

    The C subway line goes from Euclid Av station near Harlem in Manhattan to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem to Paterson by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem in Manhattan and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harlem to get to Paterson?

    Get on the C subway from the Euclid Av station near Harlem in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harlem and Paterson?

    Get off the subway at the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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