The average train between Paterson and South Orange takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson to South Orange. 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 South Orange. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 11:54 PM which arrives into South Orange at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at South Orange station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Paterson to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Orange station.
The distance between Paterson and South Orange is 20.1 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to South Orange via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 23m.