The average train between Elizabeth and Paterson takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Elizabeth 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.
Trains run hourly between Elizabeth and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Elizabeth to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Paterson is 28.3 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 14m.