The average train between Paterson and Boston takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Boston. 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 Paterson and Boston. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Boston. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
Paterson to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Paterson to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Paterson and Boston is 304.2 km. The road distance is 398 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.