The average train between Harrisburg and Paterson takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Harrisburg 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 2 hours between Harrisburg and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrisburg is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harrisburg to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg station and arriving at Paterson station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Harrisburg to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
Harrisburg to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Harrisburg and Paterson is 239.9 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m.