The average train between Paterson and Lawrence takes 8h 23m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Paterson to Lawrence. 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 every 3 hours between Paterson and Lawrence. 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 Lawrence at 12:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 8h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Lawrence? 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 Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Lawrence station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
Paterson to Lawrence train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Paterson to Lawrence train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Paterson and Lawrence is 319 km. The road distance is 444 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.