How to get from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson by bus and subway?

From Harlem-125th St. to Paterson by bus and subway

To get from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the 5 subway from 125 St station to Lexington Av/59 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R 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 1 hr 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Harlem-125th St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 5
Subway - R
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from 125 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - 5
    Wait for subway
    5
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lexington Av/59 St
    10 min
  • 4
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Bay Ridge-95 St
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson by bus and subway via M101, 3 and 161

To get from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M101 bus from E 125 St/Park Av station to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd 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 1 hr 33 min. The bus and subway schedule from Harlem-125th St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M101M101
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from E 125 St/Park Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 125 St/Park Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M101M101
    Wait for bus
    M101
    Ft George Via 3 Av Via Amsterdam Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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 Harlem-125th St. to Paterson

The distance between Harlem-125th St., New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 24.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem-125th St. 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 Harlem-125th St. to Paterson

To check the bus and subway schedule from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harlem-125th St.) 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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Alternative route from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson by bus and subway via M101, 3 and 161

To get from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M101 bus from E 125 St/Park Av station to W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd 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 1 hr 33 min. The bus and subway schedule from Harlem-125th St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

93min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M101M101
Subway - 3
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from E 125 St/Park Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 125 St/Park Av
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M101M101
    Wait for bus
    M101
    Ft George Via 3 Av Via Amsterdam Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 125 St/Malcolm X Blvd
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    125 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Subway line 5, Subway line R, Bus line 161.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson?

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line M101, Subway line 3, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Harlem-125th St. and Paterson?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson?

    The 5 subway line goes from 125 St station near Harlem-125th St. in Manhattan to Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem-125th St. to Paterson by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Harlem-125th St. in Manhattan and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Harlem-125th St. to get to Paterson?

    Get on the 5 subway from the 125 St station near Harlem-125th St. in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Harlem-125th St. and Paterson?

    Get off the subway at the Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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