The average train between Jamaica and Paterson takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Jamaica 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 Jamaica and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Jamaica is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Jamaica to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Paterson station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Jamaica to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Jamaica to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Jamaica and Paterson is 39.7 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Jamaica to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 31m.