The average train between Princeton Junction and Paterson takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction to Paterson. 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 Princeton Junction and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 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 Princeton Junction to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Princeton Junction station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Princeton Junction to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton Junction to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Princeton Junction and Paterson is 76.6 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 2m.