How to get from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway?

From Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the M subway from Forest Av station to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the E subway and finally 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 2 hr 6 min. The bus and subway schedule from Forest Av/Gates Av may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

126min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Subway - E
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Forest Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Av
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - M
    Wait for subway
    M
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    W 4 St-Wash Sq
    29 min
  • 4
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd
    ID 27433
    60 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Forest Av/Gates Av and Paterson, NJ is approximately 29.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Av/Gates Av 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 Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Av/Gates Av) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Subway line M, Subway line E, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Forest Av/Gates Av and Paterson, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ?

    The M subway line goes from Forest Av station near Forest Av/Gates Av in Queens to W 4 St-Wash Sq station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till W 4 St-Wash Sq station near Paterson, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Av/Gates Av and Paterson, NJ by subway and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Forest Av/Gates Av to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the M subway from the Forest Av station near Forest Av/Gates Av in Queens.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Forest Av/Gates Av and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the W 4 St-Wash Sq stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

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