The average train between Paterson and Lorton takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Paterson to Lorton. 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 twice daily between Paterson and Lorton. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 2:28 PM which arrives into Lorton at 6:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Lorton station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Paterson to Lorton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Paterson to Lorton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Paterson and Lorton is 358.6 km. The road distance is 405 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $29–290 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Two other operators also service this route.
