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Trip Overview

The average train between Paterson and Buffalo takes 11h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Paterson to Buffalo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 49m
Duration
455 mi
Distance
$192
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Paterson to Buffalo train times

Trains run once daily between Paterson and Buffalo. 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 Buffalo at 3:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 11h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail15h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail17h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitVIA Rail9h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Buffalo? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 455.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 49m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Buffalo, NY, USA?

VIA Rail operates a train from New York Penn Station to Buffalo once daily. Tickets cost $110–290 and the journey takes 8h 24m.

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