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Manhattan to Paterson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manhattan and Paterson takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is an hourly train service from Manhattan 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.

47 min
Duration
17 mi
Distance
$10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Njcl / ...
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
1h 7m
$5–20

Manhattan to Paterson train times

Trains run hourly between Manhattan and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Paterson at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit49 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit47 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit39 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit41 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit39 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit44 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit42 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit46 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit39 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit44 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit42 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit46 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan 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.

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Paterson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 17.1 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 7m.

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