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Trip Overview

The average bus between Waterbury and Paterson takes 5h 29m and the fastest bus takes 4h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterbury 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.

5h 29m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
$36
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Line 229 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from State St @ W Main St to Temple St @ Chapel Stbus bus 229
  2. Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus bus
  3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus bus 190
5h 27m
$28–58

Waterbury to Paterson bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Waterbury and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterbury is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Paterson at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Temple St @ Chapel St and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 15m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 26m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 45m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 3m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 24m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 28m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit12h 23m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 17m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 23m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 15m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 26m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 45m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 15m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 45m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 57m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit4h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 15m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 45m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit5h 57m • 3 changes

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    CT TransitCT TransitPeter Pan Bus LinesNJ Transit4h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterbury 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: 166.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Waterbury, CT, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from State St @ W Main St to Main St At Market St via Temple St @ Chapel St, New Haven, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 27m.

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