How to get from Paterson to Perth Amboy by bus and train?

From Paterson to Perth Amboy by bus and train

To get from Paterson to Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MCL train from Paterson station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the 813 bus from Rail Station, Smith St at Elm St station to High St at Smith St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Perth Amboy on the Moovit app.

104min
Walk to train station
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Bus - 813813
Leaves from Paterson

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rail Station, Smith St at Elm St
    ID 23766
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 813813
    Wait for bus
    813
    Perth Amboy Raritan Ctr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station High St at Smith St
    Ride to bus station
    High St at Smith St
    ID 23736
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Paterson to Perth Amboy by bus and train via 161, MCL and NJCL

To get from Paterson to Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 161 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NJCL train from Secaucus station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Perth Amboy on the Moovit app.

109min
Bus - 161161
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Walk to Perth Amboy
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Perth Amboy
    Walk to
    Perth Amboy
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Paterson to Perth Amboy

The distance between Paterson, New York - New Jersey and Perth Amboy, New York - New Jersey is approximately 36.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Paterson to Perth Amboy by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Paterson to Perth Amboy

To check the bus and train schedule from Paterson to Perth Amboy using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Paterson) and destination (Perth Amboy), 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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Alternative route from Paterson to Perth Amboy by bus and train via 161, MCL and NJCL

To get from Paterson to Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 161 bus from Main St at Van Houten St station to Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the NJCL train from Secaucus station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Paterson may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Perth Amboy on the Moovit app.

109min
Bus - 161161
Train - MCL
Train - NJCL
Walk to Perth Amboy
Leaves from Main St at Van Houten St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Paterson
  • 2
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Paterson
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    27 min
  • 7
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    41 min
  • 9
    Walk to Perth Amboy
    Walk to
    Perth Amboy
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Paterson to Perth Amboy?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NJCL, Bus line 813.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Paterson to Perth Amboy?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 161, Train line MCL, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct train between Paterson and Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Paterson to Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey?

    The MCL train line goes from Paterson station near Paterson to #1208| Hoboken station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #1208| Hoboken station near Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Paterson to Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Paterson and Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Paterson to get to Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the MCL train from the Paterson station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Paterson and Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the #1208| Hoboken stop, which is closest to Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey.

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