The average train between Rutherford and Paterson takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 39 min. There is a train service every few hours from Rutherford 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 Rutherford and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherford is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rutherford to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Rutherford station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Rutherford to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rutherford station.
Rutherford to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Rutherford and Paterson is 11.4 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Rutherford to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 6m.