The average train between Paterson and Elizabeth takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Paterson to Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 12:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Paterson to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Elizabeth station.
The distance between Paterson and Elizabeth is 28.3 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Elizabeth via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 1m.