The average train between Paterson and Avenel takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 59 min. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Avenel. 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 Paterson and Avenel. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Avenel at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Avenel station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Paterson to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Avenel station.
The distance between Paterson and Avenel is 38.6 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Avenel via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 43m.