The average train between Paterson and Plainfield takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to 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 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 Plainfield at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Plainfield station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Paterson to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Paterson and Plainfield is 37.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Netherwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 47m.