The average train between Islip and Paterson takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Islip 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 Islip and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Babylon and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Islip 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.
No, there is no direct train from Islip to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Paterson station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Islip to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Babylon station.
Islip to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Islip and Paterson is 83.5 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Islip to Paterson via Babylon, New York Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 50m.