The average train between Paterson and Somerville takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to Somerville. 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 Somerville. 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 Somerville at 2:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Somerville. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Somerville station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Paterson to Somerville train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Somerville train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Somerville station.
The distance between Paterson and Somerville is 53 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Somerville via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 8m.