How to get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway?

From 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the E subway from 5 Av/53 St station to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 30 min. The bus and subway schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to subway station
Subway - E
Bus - 163163
Bus - 703703
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from 5 Av/53 St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    5 Av/53 St
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - E
    Wait for subway
    E
    World Trade Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 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 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ

The distance between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Paterson, NJ is approximately 18.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 5th Ave @ 51st St 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 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (5th Ave @ 51st St) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Subway line E, Bus line 163, Bus line 703.

  • Is there a direct subway between 5th Ave @ 51st St 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 30 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ?

    The E subway line goes from 5 Av/53 St station near 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal near Paterson, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 5th Ave @ 51st St to Paterson, NJ by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Paterson, NJ by subway and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 5th Ave @ 51st St to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the E subway from the 5 Av/53 St station near 5th Ave @ 51st St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 5th Ave @ 51st St and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the subway at the 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

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