The average train between Jackson Heights and Paterson takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Paterson station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Jackson Heights to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
Jackson Heights to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Paterson is 30 km. The road distance is 36 km.
You can take a train from Woodside to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 23m.