There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, line 72 bus
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72
3h 1m$23–612Drive 101.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Patersoncar 101.8 mi
2h 11m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market Stbus 190
4h 14m$35–77Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Paterson101.8 mi
2h 11mBus, line 72 bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market Stbus 72
4h 46m$19–38
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) station to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Main St At Market St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Paterson is 105 miles. The road distance is 102.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson without a car is to train and line 72 bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Paterson.
There are 2012+ hotels available in Paterson.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Main St At Market St via Suburban Station, Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Main St At Market St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Paterson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Paterson. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











