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California to Paterson trains

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Trip Overview

The train between California and Paterson takes 3d. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from California 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.

3d
Duration
3,201 mi
Distance
$2,028
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

California to Paterson train times

Trains run 4 times a week between California and Paterson. The service departs California at 5:10 PM in the evening, which arrives into Paterson at 20:21:00. All services require a transfer at Fullerton Amtrak Station and take an average of 3d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3d 1h • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3d 1h • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3d • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakAmtrakAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit3d • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from California to Paterson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 3,200.6 mi
  • Duration: 3d

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

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Paterson via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2d 18h.

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