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The average bus between Plainfield and Paterson takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly bus service from Plainfield 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.

2h 21m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
$34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 113 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
2h 24m
$17–56

Plainfield to Paterson bus times

Buses run hourly between Plainfield and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Paterson at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 16m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 31m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 30m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 17m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 24m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 51m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 54m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 6m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Plainfield 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: 145.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Plainfield, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from E Front St At Terrill Rd to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 24m.

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