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Trip Overview

The average train between Metuchen and Paterson takes 1h 27m 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.

1h 27m
Duration
34 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Metuchen to Paterson train times

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 11:36 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 7m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 30m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit5h 30m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 4m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 19m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 28m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 12m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Metuchen 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 Metuchen to Paterson.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 36m.

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