The average train between Paterson and North Plainfield takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to North Plainfield. 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 North Plainfield. 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 North Plainfield at 2:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to North Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at North Plainfield station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Paterson to North Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to North Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Plainfield station.
The distance between Paterson and North Plainfield is 38.5 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Plainfield via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 48m.