The average train between Paterson and Providence takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Providence. 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 Providence. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Providence at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Providence? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Providence. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Providence station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Paterson to Providence train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Paterson to Providence train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Paterson and Providence is 251.3 km. The road distance is 330 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.