The average train between Hempstead and Paterson takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Hempstead and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 36m. 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 1h 36m.
Hempstead to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola 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 61 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 47m.