The average train between Madison and Paterson takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Madison 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 Madison and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Madison is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madison to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Madison to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Madison and Paterson is 27 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 45m.