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How to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ by bus and train?

From Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ by bus and train

To get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 87 bus from Journal Square Transportation Center station to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train 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 1 hr 27 min. The bus and train schedule from Journal Square Transportation Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

87min
Bus - 8787
Train - MCL
Bus - 703703
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square Transportation Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Journal Square Transportation Center
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoboken Terminal Lane 6
    ID 20497
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    70 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 Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ by train

To get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark 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 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Journal Square Transportation Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3128| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    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 Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Journal Square Transportation Center and Paterson, NJ is approximately 20.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Journal Square Transportation Center 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 Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus and train schedule from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Journal Square Transportation Center) 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.

From Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ by train

To get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RED train from Journal Square station to Newark 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 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Journal Square Transportation Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - RED
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Journal Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Journal Square
    ID JSQ
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RED
    Wait for train
    RED
    Newark - World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3128| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    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 Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 87, Train line MCL, Bus line 703.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Train line RED, Train line NC, Train line MCL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Journal Square Transportation Center and Paterson, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ?

    The 87 bus line goes from Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq station near Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City to Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 station near Paterson, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Journal Square Transportation Center to Paterson, NJ by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Journal Square Transportation Center and Paterson, NJ by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Journal Square Transportation Center to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Hoboken-Path Via Journal Sq stop near Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Journal Square Transportation Center and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the Hoboken Terminal Lane 6 stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.