The average train between Hackensack and Paterson takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack 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 Hackensack and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Paterson at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Hackensack to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Hackensack and Paterson is 11.3 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 12m.