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Princeton Junction to Paterson trains

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The average train between Princeton Junction and Paterson takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton Junction 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.

1h 55m
Duration
56 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
2h 3m
$5–30

Princeton Junction to Paterson train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton Junction and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton Junction is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 45m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit6h 3m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 28m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 5m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 47m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h 31m • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 55.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 3m.

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