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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 2 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Paterson, NJ on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 136 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:00 PM7h20Philadelphia, PA1:20 AMPaterson, NJ$431One-way0 transfers- 7:15 PM6h05Philadelphia, PA1:20 AMPaterson, NJ$541One-way0 transfers
- 7:15 PM6h05Philadelphia, PA1:20 AMPaterson, NJ$541One-way0 transfers
- 6:00 PM7h20Philadelphia, PA1:20 AMPaterson, NJ$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ:
A train is $17 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Paterson, NJ take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| · | 2:05 PM Camden, Walter Rand Transportation Center | 7h15 | 9:20 PM Ridgewood, Park and Ride (Northbound), NJ | 1 transfer | |
 FlixBus+ · | 3:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h35 | 9:20 PM Ridgewood, Park and Ride (Northbound), NJ | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€20) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:25, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€20) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 3:25 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ
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