Know before you go
Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Bill's Place.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Bill's Place.
Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.
Public Transit
From Paterson, walk to the Paterson train station located at 100 Broadway, Paterson, NJ. Board a NJ Transit train heading to New York Penn Station. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes. Once you arrive at New York Penn Station, follow the signs to the subway station and take the A train (blue line) uptown towards Inwood-207 St. Get off at the 125th Street station. From there, transfer to the M60 bus towards LaGuardia Airport. Alight at the stop at 133rd Street and 7th Avenue. Walk west on 133rd Street for two blocks, and you will find Bill's Place at 148 W 133rd St.
Walking
If you are already near Paterson's downtown area, you can walk to the Paterson train station at 100 Broadway. Once there, follow the public transit directions as above. Alternatively, if you are feeling adventurous, you can take a long walk to Bill's Place by heading north on Broadway, then turning right onto E 18th St, which will lead you to various streets that connect to 133rd Street in New York City. This walk is quite lengthy and would take over an hour, so public transit is recommended.
Taxi or Rideshare
You can use a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft. Simply request a ride from your location in Paterson to Bill's Place at 148 W 133rd St, New York, NY 10030. The trip will take around 30-40 minutes depending on traffic conditions and costs can vary.
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