The average train between Newark and Paterson takes 43 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. There is an hourly train service from Newark 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 Newark and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
Newark to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Newark and Paterson is 20.1 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 3m.