The average train between Hempstead and Paterson takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead 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 4 times a day between Hempstead and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Paterson at 6:57 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Paterson station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Hempstead to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Hempstead and Paterson is 52.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Hempstead to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 4m.