The average train between Iselin and Paterson takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Iselin 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 Iselin and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Iselin is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Iselin 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.
No, there is no direct train from Iselin to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Iselin station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Iselin to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metropark station.
Iselin to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Iselin and Paterson is 40 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Metropark to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 31m.