The average train between Plainfield and Paterson takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield to Paterson. 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 Plainfield and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Paterson station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Plainfield to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Plainfield and Paterson is 37.2 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Paterson via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 47m.