The average bus between Jackson Heights and Paterson takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Jackson Heights to Paterson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Jackson Heights and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Paterson at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at 7 Av/ W 36 St and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 44m • 1 change

2h 40m • 1 change

2h 52m • 1 change

2h 44m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Jackson Heights to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Paterson station via 7 Av/ W 36 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Jackson Heights to Paterson bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from 82 St/Northern Blvd station.
Jackson Heights to Paterson bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Main St At Market St station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Paterson is 30 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from 82 St/Northern Blvd to Main St At Market St via 7 Av/ W 36 St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 39m.