The average train between Paterson and Fairfield takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Paterson to Fairfield. 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 Fairfield. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Fairfield at 3:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Hoboken and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paterson to Fairfield? 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 Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Fairfield station via Hoboken station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Paterson to Fairfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Fairfield train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Fairfield station.
The distance between Paterson and Fairfield is 80.2 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Fairfield via Hoboken, 33rd Street, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 53m.