How to get from Elizabeth to Paterson by train?

From Elizabeth to Paterson by train

To get from Elizabeth to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to Secaucus station. Next, take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min.

61min
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #7212| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1709| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elizabeth to Paterson

The distance between Elizabeth, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 23.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth to Paterson by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Elizabeth

Elizabeth is located at Elizabeth, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Elizabeth Arch.

Train stations close to Elizabeth:

  • Roselle Park
  • North Elizabeth
  • Union

Bus stations close to Elizabeth:

  • Elizabeth Arch
  • Broad St at Jersey St
  • Broad St at Westfield Ave

Public transit stations close to Paterson, New York - New Jersey

Paterson is located at Paterson, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Broadway at Washington St.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Paterson
  • Radburn
  • Hawthorne

Bus stations close to Paterson:

  • Broadway at Washington St
  • West Broadway at Broadway
  • Main St at Van Houten St

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line MCL.

  • Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Paterson?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Paterson?

    The NJCL train line goes from #7212| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elizabeth to Paterson by train?

    The total travel time between Elizabeth in Elizabeth and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by train is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the NJCL train from the #7212| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth.

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

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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