The average train between Paterson and Princeton Junction takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Paterson to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Paterson and Princeton Junction is 76.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Princeton Jct. via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 46m.