The average train between Richmond and Paterson takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Richmond 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 twice daily between Richmond and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Paterson station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
Richmond to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Richmond to Paterson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Richmond and Paterson is 469 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Paterson via Washington Union Station, Newark Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 7h 13m.
