The average train between Matawan and Paterson takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Matawan 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 Matawan and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Matawan is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Matawan to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Matawan station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Matawan to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Aberdeen-Matawan station.
Matawan to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Matawan and Paterson is 56 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 57m.