Bus Rhode Island to Paterson from $53 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average bus between Rhode Island and Paterson takes 5h 7m and the fastest bus takes 4h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rhode Island 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.

5h 7m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: $53
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Rhode Island to Paterson bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rhode Island and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Paterson at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:40 AM → 12:04 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 2:04 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 4:08 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:29 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:44 AM
5h 4m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 2:05 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
3:25 PM → 8:25 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:40 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
8:55 AM → 2:03 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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