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How to get from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ by bus and train?

From Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ by bus and train

To get from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M34A-SBS bus from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 station to W 34 St/7 Av station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterside/Waterside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34A-SBS
    Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/7 Av
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3827| Trenton Transit Center
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 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

Alternative route from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ by bus and train via M34A-SBS, MEL and MCL

To get from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M34A-SBS bus from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 station to W 34 St/7 Av 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 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterside/Waterside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
Train - MEL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34A-SBS
    Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/7 Av
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6315| Summit
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 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 Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Waterside/Waterside and Paterson, NJ is approximately 19.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paterson – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waterside/Waterside) and destination (Paterson, NJ), 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.

Alternative route from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ by bus and train via M34A-SBS, MEL and MCL

To get from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M34A-SBS bus from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 station to W 34 St/7 Av 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 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Waterside/Waterside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
Train - MEL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M34A-SBSM34A-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M34A-SBS
    Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    W 34 St/7 Av
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #6315| Summit
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 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 Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line M34A-SBS, Train line NC, Train line MCL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line M34A-SBS, Train line MEL, Train line MCL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waterside/Waterside and Paterson, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ?

    The M34A-SBS bus line goes from Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 station near Waterside/Waterside in Manhattan to Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av station near Paterson, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterside/Waterside to Paterson, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Waterside/Waterside and Paterson, NJ by bus and train is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waterside/Waterside to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the M34A-SBS bus from the Waterside Plaza/Waterside 1 stop near Waterside/Waterside in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waterside/Waterside and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Select Bus Pa Bus Trm Via 34 St Via 8 Av station, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.