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

From Clifton to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway

To get from Clifton to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the SIR subway from Clifton station to Old Town station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM10 bus and finally take the 190 bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal station to Main St at Washington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The bus and subway schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

163min
Subway - SIR
Bus - SIM10SIM10
Bus - 190190
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Clifton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Clifton
  • 2
    Subway - SIR
    Wait for subway
    SIR
    Tottenville
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Old Town
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hylan Blvd/Quintard St
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM10SIM10
    Wait for bus
    SIM10
    Midtown Via 23 St Via 6 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue Of the Americas/W 41 St
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Washington Ave
    ID 27336
    61 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Clifton to Paterson, NJ by bus

To get from Clifton to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S51 bus from Bay St/Townsend Av station to School Rd/Dennis Torricelli St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM10 bus 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 33 min. The bus and subway schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - S51S51
Bus - SIM10SIM10
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Bay St/Townsend Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay St/Townsend Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S51S51
    Wait for bus
    S51
    Grant City Via Bay St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    School Rd/Dennis Torricelli St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narrows Rd S/Fingerboard Rd
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM10SIM10
    Wait for bus
    SIM10
    Midtown Via 23 St Via 6 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue Of the Americas/W 41 St
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd
    ID 27433
    50 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 Clifton to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Clifton and Paterson, NJ is approximately 38.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton 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 Clifton to Paterson, NJ

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

From Clifton to Paterson, NJ by bus

To get from Clifton to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the S51 bus from Bay St/Townsend Av station to School Rd/Dennis Torricelli St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SIM10 bus 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 33 min. The bus and subway schedule from Clifton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - S51S51
Bus - SIM10SIM10
Bus - 161161
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Bay St/Townsend Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bay St/Townsend Av
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - S51S51
    Wait for bus
    S51
    Grant City Via Bay St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    School Rd/Dennis Torricelli St
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Narrows Rd S/Fingerboard Rd
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - SIM10SIM10
    Wait for bus
    SIM10
    Midtown Via 23 St Via 6 Av
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Avenue Of the Americas/W 41 St
    57 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ave at Rosa Parks Blvd
    ID 27433
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Subway line SIR, Bus line SIM10, Bus line 190.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line S51, Bus line SIM10, Bus line 161.

  • Is there a direct subway between Clifton 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 43 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Clifton to Paterson, NJ?

    The SIR subway line goes from Tottenville station near Clifton in Staten Island to Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Old Town station near Paterson, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Clifton and Paterson, NJ by subway and bus is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the SIR subway from the Tottenville station near Clifton in Staten Island.

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

    Get off the subway at the Old Town stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.