The average train between Ronkonkoma and Paterson takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Ronkonkoma 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 every 4 hours between Ronkonkoma and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Ronkonkoma is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Paterson at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ronkonkoma to Paterson? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ronkonkoma to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma station and arriving at New York Penn Station via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Ronkonkoma to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Ronkonkoma station.
Ronkonkoma to Paterson train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Ronkonkoma and Paterson is 89.8 km. The road distance is 102 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Ronkonkoma to New York Penn Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–30 and the journey takes 1h 23m.