The average train between Short Hills and Paterson takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Short Hills 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 Short Hills and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Short Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Paterson at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Short Hills to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Short Hills station and arriving at Paterson station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Short Hills to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Short Hills station.
Short Hills to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Paterson station.
The distance between Short Hills and Paterson is 23.9 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Short Hills to Paterson via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 31m.