The average bus between Hartford and Paterson takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 3h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartford 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Hartford and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hartford is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Paterson at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 8m • 1 change

4h 6m • 1 change

3h 45m • 1 change

3h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Hartford to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Hartford station and arriving at Paterson station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Hartford to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Hartford Union Station.
Hartford to Paterson bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Market St At City Hall station.
The distance between Hartford and Paterson is 155.8 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 48m.