How to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway?

From Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ in Paterson, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Main St at Washington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - 190190
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    190r Paterson Express
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Washington Ave
    ID 27336
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway via C and 161

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ in Paterson, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9 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
    Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd
    ID 27433
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Central Park West/W 81 St and Paterson, NJ is approximately 19.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paterson – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Park West/W 81 St) and destination (Paterson, NJ), 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.

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Alternative route from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway via C and 161

To get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ in Paterson, take the C subway from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 161 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The bus and subway schedule from Central Park West/W 81 St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

88min
Walk to subway station
Subway - C
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    81 St-Museum Of Natural History
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - C
    Wait for subway
    C
    Euclid Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9 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
    Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd
    ID 27433
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 190.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line C, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Park West/W 81 St and Paterson, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ?

    The C subway line goes from 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan to Euclid Av station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Euclid Av station near Paterson, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Park West/W 81 St to Paterson, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Park West/W 81 St and Paterson, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Park West/W 81 St to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the C subway from the 81 St-Museum Of Natural History station near Central Park West/W 81 St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Park West/W 81 St and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Euclid Av stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

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