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The average train between Princeton and Paterson takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton 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.

2h 15m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
$23
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 26m
$7–39

Princeton to Paterson train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 14m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 38m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 37m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 38m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 42m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 12m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 42m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 58.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Princeton to Paterson via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 26m.

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