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Manhattan to Paterson buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manhattan and Paterson takes 1h 4m and the fastest bus takes 40 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Manhattan 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.

1h 4m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Manhattan to Paterson bus times

Buses run every 15 minutes between Manhattan and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:33 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 13m • Direct
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    bus bus 54 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 53 min • Direct
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    bus bus 58 min • Direct
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    bus bus 53 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan 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.

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  • Distance: 66.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 4m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–26 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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