The average train between Dover and Paterson takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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 every 4 hours between Dover and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Dover is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Dover to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dover station.
Dover to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Dover and Paterson is 33 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Dover to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 11m.