The average train between Paterson and Hempstead takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Paterson to Hempstead. 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 3 times a day between Paterson and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 2:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Mineola station via Secaucus Lower Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Paterson to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Paterson and Hempstead is 52.1 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Mineola via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 32m.
