The average train between Paterson and Dunellen takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Dunellen. 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 Dunellen. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Dunellen at 2:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Dunellen. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Dunellen station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Paterson to Dunellen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Dunellen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Dunellen station.
The distance between Paterson and Dunellen is 44.3 km. The road distance is 58 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Dunellen via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 51m.