How to get from Stratford to Paterson, NJ by bus, subway and train?

Stratford to Paterson, NJ - Train Schedule

The 3 train from Stratford to Paterson, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 5 min-1 hr 10 min. The trip takes about 3 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Stratford to Paterson, NJ by bus, subway and train

To get from Stratford to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the 3 train from Stratford station to Grand Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 7X 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 3 hr 11 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Stratford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

191min
Train - 3
Subway - 7X
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Stratford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Stratford
  • 2
    Train - 33
    Wait for train
    3
    1537#| Grand Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Grand Central
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Grand Central-42 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 7X
    Wait for subway
    7X
    34 St-Hudson Yards
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson Via Commerce Blvd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd
    ID 27433
    60 min
  • 10
    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 Stratford to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Stratford and Paterson, NJ is approximately 80.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Stratford to Paterson, NJ by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Paterson – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Stratford to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Stratford to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Stratford) and destination (Paterson, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Train line 3, Subway line 7X, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct train between Stratford and Paterson, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Stratford to Paterson, NJ?

    The 3 train line goes from Grand Central station near Stratford in Stratford to Grand Central-42 St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Grand Central-42 St station near Paterson, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Stratford and Paterson, NJ by train, subway and bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Stratford to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the 3 train from the Grand Central station near Stratford in Stratford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Stratford and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Grand Central-42 St stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

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