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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Paterson takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton 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.

2h 1m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
$23
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
2h 25m
$7–39

Princeton to Paterson train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton to Paterson via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 25m.

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