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Trip Overview

The average train between Paterson and Buffalo takes 11h 53m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Paterson to Buffalo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 53m
Duration
455 mi
Distance
$192
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Paterson to Buffalo train times

Trains run once daily between Paterson and Buffalo. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Buffalo at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail17h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail16h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Buffalo? 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.

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  • Distance: 455.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 24m.

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