The average train between Portland and Paterson takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Portland 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 5 times a day between Portland and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portland is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Paterson at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Portland to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Portland station and arriving at Paterson station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Portland to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
Portland to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Portland and Paterson is 443.2 km. The road distance is 586 km.
You can take a train from Portland to Paterson via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 8h 35m.