The average train between Times Square and Paterson takes 41 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is an hourly train service from Times Square 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 Times Square and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Paterson at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 41 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Times Square to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Times Square station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
Times Square to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Times Square to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Times Square and Paterson is 23.7 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 6m.