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Paterson to Princeton Junction trains

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The average train between Paterson and Princeton Junction takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Princeton Junction. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 43m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Paterson to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Princeton Jct.train train Nec
1h 44m
$5–30

Paterson to Princeton Junction train times

Trains run hourly between Paterson and Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 1:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 43m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 2m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 39m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 44m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paterson to Princeton Junction? 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.

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  • Distance: 55.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Paterson, NJ, USA and Princeton Junction, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Paterson to Princeton Jct. via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 44m.

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