The average train between Midtown Manhattan and Paterson takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 49 min. There is a train service every few hours from Midtown Manhattan 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 Midtown Manhattan and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Midtown Manhattan is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Paterson at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at 34 St-Herald Sq and take an average of 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Midtown Manhattan to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Midtown Manhattan station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Midtown Manhattan to Paterson train services, operated by MTA, depart from New York Penn Station.
Midtown Manhattan to Paterson train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Midtown Manhattan and Paterson is 24 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a subway from 5 Av/53 St to Paterson via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 25m.