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

From Newark to Paterson, NJ by bus and train

To get from Newark to Paterson, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Secaucus 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 58 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

58min
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Bus - 703703
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3128| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 703703
    Wait for bus
    703
    American Dream
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    20th Ave at Gray St
    ID 27230
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newark to Paterson, NJ by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Paterson, NJ in Paterson, take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Main St at Washington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

69min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Washington Ave
    ID 27336
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark to Paterson, NJ

The distance between Newark and Paterson, NJ is approximately 18.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark 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 Newark to Paterson, NJ

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

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From Newark to Paterson, NJ by bus and light rail

To get from Newark to Paterson, NJ in Paterson, take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Main St at Washington Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Paterson, NJ on the Moovit app.

69min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Paterson, NJ
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St at Washington Ave
    ID 27336
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Paterson, NJ
    Walk to
    Paterson, NJ
    0.59 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line MCL, Bus line 703.

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

    The alternative route takes 69 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The NC train line goes from #3128| New York Penn Station station near Newark in Newark to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Secaucus station near Paterson, NJ.

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

    The total travel time between Newark and Paterson, NJ by train and bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the NC train from the #3128| New York Penn Station station near Newark in Newark.

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

    Get off the train at the Secaucus stop, which is closest to Paterson, NJ.

  • When is the first bus from Newark to Paterson, NJ?

    The first bus from Newark in Newark to Paterson, NJ in Paterson is Paterson-Bloomfield-Newark. It leaves the Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) stop at 4:15 AM.

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