Philadelphia to Paterson Buses

Philadelphia to Paterson buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Philadelphia and Paterson takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. There is a bus service every few hours from Philadelphia 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.

3h 21m
Duration: 95 mi
Distance: $22
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 72 bus

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Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72

2h 55m

$16–31

Philadelphia to Paterson bus times

Buses run hourly between Philadelphia and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Paterson at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:00 PM → 5:32 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
8:45 PM → 11:53 PM
3h 8m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
4:35 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 8:20 AM
3h • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
4:35 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 8:20 AM
3h • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:35 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 8:20 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:47 AM
6h 17m • 1 change
4:35 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:05 AM → 9:05 AM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:35 AM → 7:43 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 11:09 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 7:05 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
4:35 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
5:20 AM → 8:20 AM
3h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Paterson? 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.

Philadelphia to Paterson buses

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Bus, line 72 bus

Philadelphia to Paterson bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

2:00 PM → 5:32 PM

8:45 PM → 11:53 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM

4:35 AM → 7:30 AM

5:20 AM → 8:20 AM

6:05 AM → 9:22 AM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM

4:35 AM → 7:30 AM

5:20 AM → 8:20 AM

6:05 AM → 9:22 AM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM

4:15 AM → 7:05 AM

4:35 AM → 7:30 AM

5:20 AM → 8:20 AM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:47 AM

4:35 AM → 7:33 AM

5:20 AM → 8:18 AM

6:05 AM → 9:05 AM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:35 AM → 7:43 AM

5:20 AM → 8:43 AM

7:20 AM → 9:53 AM

7:25 AM → 11:09 AM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:19 AM

4:15 AM → 7:05 AM

4:35 AM → 7:30 AM

5:20 AM → 8:20 AM

Frequently asked questions

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Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station

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Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station

Bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St

Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St

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