How to get from Grand Central to Paterson by bus and subway?

From Grand Central to Paterson by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the S subway from Grand Central-42 St 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 13 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

73min
Walk to subway station
Subway - S
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 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 Grand Central to Paterson by bus and subway via 7 and 161

To get from Grand Central to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St 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 15 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 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
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Paterson

The distance between Grand Central, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 20.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 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 Grand Central to Paterson

To check the bus and subway schedule from Grand Central to Paterson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Grand Central to Paterson by bus and subway via 7 and 161

To get from Grand Central to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St 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 15 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

75min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Paterson?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line S, Bus line 161.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Paterson?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Subway line 7, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Paterson?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Paterson?

    The S subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in 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 Grand Central to Paterson by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central in Manhattan and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the S subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

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

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • When is the last bus from Grand Central to Paterson?

    The last bus from Grand Central in Manhattan to Paterson in New York - New Jersey is the Paterson-Secaucus-New York line. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 10:20 PM.

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