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 NEC train from New Brunswick station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MAIN train and finally take the 703 bus from Ward St at Railroad Ave station to West Broadway at Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The bus and train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson on the Moovit app.

81min
Train - NEC
Train - MAIN
Bus - 703703
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3932| Penn Station New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MAINMAIN
    Wait for train
    MAIN
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ward St at Railroad Ave
    ID 31579
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Haledon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Broadway at Broadway
    ID 27503
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    130 yd • 2 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 40.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 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.

Bus And Train schedule from New Brunswick to Paterson

To check the bus and train schedule from New Brunswick to Paterson using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Brunswick) and destination (Paterson), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Train line NEC, Train line MAIN, Bus line 703.

  • 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 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Brunswick to Paterson?

    The NEC train line goes from Secaucus station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick to Paterson station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Paterson 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 21 min.

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

    Get on the NEC train from the Secaucus 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 Paterson stop, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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