The average train between Paterson and Manhattan takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is an hourly train service from Paterson to Manhattan. 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 Manhattan. 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 Manhattan at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Manhattan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
Paterson to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Paterson and Manhattan is 22.8 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to New York Penn Station via Secaucus Upper Level in around 43 min.