The average train between Long Island City (Station) and Paterson takes 1h and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Long Island City (Station) 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 Long Island City (Station) and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island City (Station) is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

59 min • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

1h • 1 change

1h • 1 change

54 min • 1 change

2h 6m • 1 change

1h • 1 change

1h • 1 change

54 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City (Station) to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Long Island City (Station) station and arriving at Paterson station via Hoboken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Long Island City (Station) to Paterson train services, operated by PATH, depart from 23rd Street station.
Long Island City (Station) to Paterson train services, operated by PATH, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Long Island City (Station) and Paterson is 24.5 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from 23rd Street to Paterson via Hoboken in around 1h 21m.