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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 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$43 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
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Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus+ undefined · undefined | 7:35 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h35 | 1:10 PM Ridgewood, Park and Ride (Northbound), NJ | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined | 8:25 AM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 4h45 | 1:10 PM Ridgewood, Park and Ride (Northbound), NJ | 1 transfer | |
| undefined · undefined | 5:25 PM Camden, Walter Rand Transportation Center | 7h55 | 1:20 AM Ridgewood, Park and Ride (Northbound), NJ | 1 transfer | |
| undefined · undefined · undefined | 6:00 PM Philadelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA | 7h20 | 1:20 AM Ridgewood, Park and Ride (Northbound), NJ | 2 transfers | |
| undefined · undefined | 7:15 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 6h05 | 1:20 AM Ridgewood, Park and Ride (Northbound), NJ | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+undefined · undefined | 7:45 PM Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA | 5h35 | 1:20 AM 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 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€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 4h 30m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 30m |
First bus 03:25 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Cheapest month May |
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Paterson, NJ
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