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 one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the M subway from Forest Av station to 42 St-Bryant Pk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the 703 bus from Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station to 20th Ave at Gray St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 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.

125min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Bus - 161161
Bus - 703703
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
    42 St-Bryant Pk
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at 16th Ave, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27435
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    American Dream
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th Ave at Gray St
    ID 27230
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the M subway from Forest Av station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 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.

111min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Train - MEL
Train - MCL
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
    34 St-Herald Sq
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6317| Summit
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.82 mi • 17 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 28.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 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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From Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ by subway and train

To get from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the M subway from Forest Av station to 34 St-Herald Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MEL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 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.

111min
Walk to subway station
Subway - M
Train - MEL
Train - MCL
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
    34 St-Herald Sq
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6317| Summit
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.82 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Subway line M, Bus line 161, Bus line 703.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Av/Gates Av to Paterson, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Subway line M, Train line MEL, Train line MCL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 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 Forest Hills-71 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Forest Hills-71 Av 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 5 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 Forest Hills-71 Av stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

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