PA → NJ · about 93 miles
Wilkes-Barre to Paterson bus schedule
Expreso Lackawanna and OurBus run 115 direct buses a week from Wilkes-Barre to Paterson. The fastest takes 3 hours 34 minutes; the first bus leaves at 3:15 AM and the last at 5:15 PM.
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- Buses a week
- 115
- Fastest trip
- 3h 34m
- First bus
- 3:15 AM
- Last bus
- 5:15 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:15 AM New | 6:50 AM | 3h 35m | Mon–Sat | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 3:15 AM | 7:10 AM | 3h 55m | Mon–Sat | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:15 AM New | 7:50 AM | 3h 35m | Sun | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 4:15 AM | 8:10 AM | 3h 55m | Sun | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 5:15 AM | 9:10 AM | 3h 55m | Mon–Sat | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 6:15 AM New | 9:50 AM | 3h 35m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 6:15 AM | 10:10 AM | 3h 55m | Sun | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 7:15 AM | 11:10 AM | 3h 55m | Mon–Sat | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 8:15 AM | 12:10 PM | 3h 55m | Sun | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM New | 12:50 PM | 3h 35m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 9:15 AM | 1:10 PM | 3h 55m | Mon–Sat | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 10:15 AM | 2:10 PM | 3h 55m | Sun | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 11:15 AM | 3:10 PM | 3h 55m | Mon–Sat | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 12:15 PM New | 3:50 PM | 3h 35m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 1:15 PM New | 4:50 PM | 3h 35m | Fri, Sun | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 1:15 PM | 5:10 PM | 3h 55m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 1:16 PM New | 4:50 PM | 3h 34m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre (Public Square) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM New | 5:50 PM | 3h 35m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM New | 6:50 PM | 3h 35m | Fri, Sun | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 3:15 PM | 7:10 PM | 3h 55m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM New | 7:50 PM | 3h 35m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 5:15 PM New | 8:50 PM | 3h 35m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street) to Paterson (Main & Grand) | Expreso Lackawanna Full timetable |
| 5:15 PM | 9:10 PM | 3h 55m | Daily | Wilkes-Barre, PA (46b Public Square, east side, in front of Mimmos Pizzeria. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) to Paterson, NJ (Dunkin Donuts at 1212 Madison Ave. The dispatcher will inform you by phone of the exact pickup time which may vary by 30 minutes.) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Return trip: Paterson to Wilkes-Barre
Questions
How long is the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Paterson?
The fastest direct bus takes 3 hours 34 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Wilkes-Barre to Paterson?
The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM (Mon–Sat) and the last at 5:15 PM (Mon–Sat).
Which bus companies go from Wilkes-Barre to Paterson?
Expreso Lackawanna and OurBus run direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Wilkes-Barre?
Buses to Paterson leave from Wilkes-Barre (Hanover Street), Wilkes-Barre (Public Square) and Wilkes-Barre (46b Public Square).