The average train between Paterson and Hempstead takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Hempstead. 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 Hempstead. 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 Hempstead at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Hempstead station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Paterson to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Paterson and Hempstead is 52.1 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Mineola via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 33m.