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, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Train - NJCL
Train - NC
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
    #3504| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3828| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Elizabeth to Paterson by bus and train

To get from Elizabeth to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - NJCL
Bus - 7272
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
    #3504| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    200 yd • 3 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 68 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:

  • Newark Liberty International Airport
  • North Elizabeth
  • Roselle Park

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 Ellison St at Church St.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Broadway
  • Paterson
  • Radburn

Bus stations close to Paterson:

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

Related Routes

From Elizabeth to Paterson by bus and train

To get from Elizabeth to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the NJCL train from Elizabeth station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - NJCL
Bus - 7272
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
    #3504| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side)
    ID 18835
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    69 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line NC, Train line MCL.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Paterson?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Paterson?

    The NJCL train line goes from #3504| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station 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 8 min.

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

    Get on the NJCL train from the #3504| 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 Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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