How to get from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway?

From 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway

To get from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the M23-SBS bus from E 23 St/3 Av station to E 23 St/Broadway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R subway 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 1 hr 32 min. The bus and subway schedule from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

92min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
Subway - R
Bus - 190190
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from E 23 St/3 Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E 23 St/3 Av
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - M23-SBSM23-SBS
    Wait for bus
    M23-SBS
    Select Bus Chelsea Piers 12av Crosstown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E 23 St/Broadway
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    23 St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - R
    Wait for subway
    R
    Forest Hills-71 Av
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    ID 26229
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    R Paterson Express Via Rutherford
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Washington Ave
    ID 27336
    56 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.59 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ

The distance between 3rd Ave & E 23rd St and Paterson, NJ is approximately 18.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 3rd Ave & E 23rd 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 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ

To check the bus and subway schedule from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (3rd Ave & E 23rd 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 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line M23-SBS, Subway line R, Bus line 190.

  • Is there a direct bus between 3rd Ave & E 23rd St and Paterson, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ?

    The M23-SBS bus line goes from E 23 St/3 Av station near 3rd Ave & E 23rd St in Manhattan to E 23 St/Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till E 23 St/Broadway station near Paterson, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to Paterson, NJ by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between 3rd Ave & E 23rd St and Paterson, NJ by bus and subway is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 3rd Ave & E 23rd St to get to Paterson, NJ?

    Get on the M23-SBS bus from the E 23 St/3 Av stop near 3rd Ave & E 23rd St in Manhattan.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 3rd Ave & E 23rd St and Paterson, NJ?

    Get off the bus at the E 23 St/Broadway stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

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