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Trip Overview

The average train between Chesapeake and Paterson takes 9h 34m and the fastest train takes 8h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Chesapeake 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.

9h 34m
Duration
452 mi
Distance
$296
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chesapeake to Paterson train times

Trains run twice daily between Chesapeake and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chesapeake is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 9h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 23m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 23m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 23m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit10h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 51m • 3 changes
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    AmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chesapeake 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.

Map of how to get from Chesapeake to Paterson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 451.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Norfolk to Paterson via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 8h 43m.

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