The average train between Paterson and Scotch Plains takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Paterson to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Paterson and Scotch Plains is 34.4 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Fanwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 44m.