How to get from Morristown to Paterson by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Morristown to Paterson in Paterson, Nj, take the MEL train from Morristown station to Newark Broad St station. Next, take the 72 bus from Broad St Across From Njt Station station to Main St at Market St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Bus - 7272
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Morristown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morristown
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6602| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Broad St
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broad St Across From Njt Station
    ID 18333
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Market St
    ID 27341
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    Market Street
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Morristown to Paterson in Paterson, Nj, take the MEL train from Morristown station to Secaucus station. Next, take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $14.00.

126min$14.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Morristown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morristown
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6602| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1103| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    Market Street
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Morristown to Paterson

The distance between Morristown, Paterson, Nj and Paterson, Paterson, Nj is approximately 35.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Morristown to Paterson by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paterson, Nj – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Morristown

Morristown is located at North Park Place, Paterson, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Morris St at East Park Pl.

Train stations close to Morristown:

  • Morristown
  • Morris Plains
  • Convent

Bus stations close to Morristown:

  • Morris St at East Park Pl
  • Speedwell Ave at Cattano Ave
  • Spring St at Water St

Public transit stations close to Paterson, Paterson, Nj

Paterson is located at Market Street, Paterson, Nj and the nearest public transit station is Ellison St at Church St.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Hawthorne
  • Paterson
  • Broadway

Bus stations close to Paterson:

  • Ellison St at Church St
  • Market St at Main St
  • Main St at Market St

Related Routes

By train

To get from Morristown to Paterson in Paterson, Nj, take the MEL train from Morristown station to Secaucus station. Next, take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $14.00.

126min$14.00
Walk to train station
Train - MEL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Morristown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morristown
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6602| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1103| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    Market Street
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line 72.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line MEL, Bus line MCL.

  • Is there a direct train between Morristown and Paterson?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Morristown to Paterson?

    The MEL train line goes from Morristown station near Morristown in Morristown, Nj to #6602| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Paterson station near Paterson in Paterson, Nj.

  • How long does it take to travel from Morristown to Paterson by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Morristown in Morristown, Nj and Paterson in Paterson, Nj by train and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Morristown to get to Paterson?

    Get on the MEL train from the Morristown station near Morristown in Morristown, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Morristown and Paterson?

    Get off the train at the Paterson stop, which is closest to Paterson in Paterson, Nj.

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