The average train between Scotch Plains and Paterson takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Paterson station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Scotch Plains to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Paterson is 34.4 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Paterson via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 44m.