The average train between Paterson and Chatham takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Chatham. 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 Chatham. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Chatham at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 53m • 1 change

1h 32m • 1 change

1h 40m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Chatham? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Chatham. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Chatham station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Paterson to Chatham train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Chatham train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Chatham station.
The distance between Paterson and Chatham is 26.5 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Chatham via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 48m.