How to get from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway?

From Grand Central to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the S subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 160 bus and finally take the 703 bus from Locust Ave at Maple Ave station to 20th Ave at Gray St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

86min
Walk to subway station
Subway - S
Bus - 160160
Bus - 703703
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - S
    Wait for subway
    S
    Times Sq-42 St
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 160160
    Wait for bus
    160
    Elmwood Park Via Meadowlands & Union City
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Locust Ave at Maple Ave
    ID 13970
    35 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Haledon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th Ave at Gray St
    ID 27233
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway via 7, 163 and 703

To get from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 163 bus and finally take the 703 bus from Paterson Ave at Randolph Ave station to 20th Ave at Gray St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

89min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 163163
Bus - 703703
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paterson Ave at Randolph Ave
    ID 32400
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Haledon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th Ave at Gray St
    ID 27233
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Grand Central and Paterson, NJ is approximately 19.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Grand Central 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 Grand Central to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Grand Central) 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 Grand Central to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway via 7, 163 and 703

To get from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the 7 subway from Grand Central-42 St station to Times Sq-42 St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 163 bus and finally take the 703 bus from Paterson Ave at Randolph Ave station to 20th Ave at Gray St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The bus and subway schedule from Grand Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

89min
Walk to subway station
Subway - 7
Bus - 163163
Bus - 703703
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Grand Central-42 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - 7
    Wait for subway
    7
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Ridgewood Terminal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paterson Ave at Randolph Ave
    ID 32400
    26 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    Haledon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th Ave at Gray St
    ID 27233
    37 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Subway line S, Bus line 160, Bus line 703.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Subway line 7, Bus line 163, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct subway between Grand Central and Paterson, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ?

    The S subway line goes from Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan to Times Sq-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Times Sq-42 St station near Paterson, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Grand Central and Paterson, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Grand Central to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the S subway from the Grand Central-42 St station near Grand Central in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Grand Central and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the Times Sq-42 St stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

  • When is the last bus from Grand Central to Paterson, NJ?

    The last bus from Grand Central in Manhattan to Paterson, NJ in Paterson is the Paterson-Secaucus-New York line. It leaves the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop at 10:20 PM.

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