The average train between Avenel and Paterson takes 1h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Avenel 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 Avenel and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Avenel is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Avenel to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Avenel station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Avenel to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Avenel station.
Avenel to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Avenel and Paterson is 38.6 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Avenel to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 31m.