The average train between Metuchen and Paterson takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen 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 Metuchen and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Metuchen to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Metuchen and Paterson is 44.6 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 37m.