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Trip Overview

The average bus between Paterson and Cape May takes 6h 31m and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Paterson to Cape May. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 31m
Duration
297 mi
Distance
$56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Market St At City Hall to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 161 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 319
  3. Take the bus from Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Streetbus bus 552
6h 44m
$38–119

Paterson to Cape May bus times

Buses run hourly between Paterson and Cape May. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Cape May at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Cape May? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 297.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Cape May, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal in around 6h 44m.

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