Experience New York from the Water: Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Getting There

• Public Transit

  From Paterson, walk to the nearest NJ Transit bus stop. You can take the NJ Transit Bus # 11 to New York Port Authority Bus Terminal. Once you arrive at Port Authority, exit the terminal and walk towards 42nd Street. From there, head west to 12th Avenue. The Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is located at 83 North River Piers, which is near the intersection of 43rd Street and 12th Avenue. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Port Authority.

• Walking

  If you're in downtown Paterson, you can simply walk to the nearest NJ Transit station, which is the Paterson Station. From there, take an NJ Transit train towards New York Penn Station. Once you arrive at Penn Station, transfer to the subway and take the A, C, or E train to 42nd Street – Port Authority Bus Terminal. After exiting the subway, walk towards 42nd Street, heading west to 12th Avenue. The Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises is at 83 North River Piers, just a short walk from there.

• Taxi or Rideshare

  If you prefer not to use public transit, you can use a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Simply request a ride to 83 North River Piers, West 43rd Street and 12th Avenue, New York, NY 10036. The driver will take you directly to your destination, and it typically takes around 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.