Metuchen to Paterson Buses

Metuchen to Paterson buses

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The average bus between Metuchen and Paterson takes 3h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 36m. There is a bus service every few hours from Metuchen 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.

3h 39m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: $49
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...

3h 2m

$25–67

Metuchen to Paterson bus times

Buses run hourly between Metuchen and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Paterson at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at George St At Albany St and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:32 PM → 10:57 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
8:25 PM → 12:03 AM
Arrives next day
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:24 PM → 1:04 AM
Arrives next day
3h 40m • 2 changes
10:24 PM → 8:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:25 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:27 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 3:04 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:27 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
1:27 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
3:29 PM → 6:46 PM
3h 17m • 2 changes
5:30 PM → 8:53 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:25 AM → 9:21 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:03 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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