The average train between Paterson and Matawan takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Matawan. 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 Matawan. 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 Matawan at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Matawan. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Matawan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Paterson to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Matawan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Aberdeen-Matawan station.
The distance between Paterson and Matawan is 56 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Aberdeen-Matawan via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 53m.