The average train between Ronkonkoma and Paterson takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Ronkonkoma and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ronkonkoma is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Paterson at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ronkonkoma to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Ronkonkoma station and arriving at Paterson station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
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 Paterson station.
The distance between Ronkonkoma and Paterson is 89.8 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Ronkonkoma to Paterson via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 32m.