The average bus between Paterson and Salem takes 8h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paterson to Salem. 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 5 times a day between Paterson and Salem. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Salem at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Salem? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Paterson to Salem. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Salem station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Paterson to Salem bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At City Hall station.
Paterson to Salem bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Paterson and Salem is 325 km. The road distance is 489 km.
You can take a bus from Market St At City Hall to Salem via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Boston, South Station, Chelsea, and Chelsea in around 8h 7m.