The average train between Paterson and Rutgers University Newark takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Rutgers University Newark. 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 Rutgers University Newark. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Rutgers University Newark at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Rutgers University Newark. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Rutgers University Newark station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Paterson to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
The distance between Paterson and Rutgers University Newark is 19.4 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Rutgers University Newark via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Broad St in around 1h 5m.