How to get from New Brunswick to Paterson by bus and train?

From New Brunswick to Paterson by bus and train

To get from New Brunswick to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the 161 bus from Park Ave at 16th Ave, NJ Rr Station station to Broadway Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #8816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1711| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Ave at 16th Ave, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27435
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Bus Terminal
    ID 27270
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Brunswick to Paterson by train

To get from New Brunswick to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the NC train from New Brunswick 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 30 min.

90min
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #8816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1711| 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 New Brunswick to Paterson

The distance between New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 40.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick to Paterson by bus and 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 New Brunswick

New Brunswick is located at New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Easton Ave at Bristol St.

Train stations close to New Brunswick:

  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue

Bus stations close to New Brunswick:

  • Easton Ave at Bristol St
  • Easton Ave at Prosper St
  • Livingston Ave at New St

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 Memorial Dr.

Train stations close to Paterson:

  • Hawthorne
  • Radburn
  • Paterson

Bus stations close to Paterson:

  • Broadway at Memorial Dr
  • Market St at City Hall
  • Washington St at Market St

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From New Brunswick to Paterson by train

To get from New Brunswick to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, take the NC train from New Brunswick 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 30 min.

90min
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #8816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1711| 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Paterson?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line MCL, Bus line 161.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Brunswick to Paterson?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line MCL.

  • Is there a direct train between New Brunswick and Paterson?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Brunswick to Paterson?

    The NC train line goes from #8816| New York Penn Station station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Secaucus station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between New Brunswick in New Brunswick and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the NC train from the #8816| New York Penn Station station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick.

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

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

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