The average bus between Salem and Paterson takes 5h 47m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Salem 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 every 4 hours between Salem and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salem is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Paterson at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer at 6Th St At Race St and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Salem 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Salem station and arriving at Paterson station via 6Th St At Race St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Salem to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Broadway At Walnut St station.
Salem to Paterson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Main St At Market St station.
The distance between Salem and Paterson is 185.6 km. The road distance is 216 km.
You can take a bus from Broadway At Walnut St to Main St At Market St via 6Th St At Race St, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Newark Penn Station in around 5h 37m.