How to get from Plainfield to Paterson by train?

From Plainfield to Paterson by train

To get from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RVL train from Plainfield station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to train station
Train - RVL
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Plainfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plainfield
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5902| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3228| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Plainfield to Paterson by train via RVL, NC and MCL

To get from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RVL train from Plainfield station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to train station
Train - RVL
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Plainfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plainfield
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5902| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3932| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plainfield to Paterson

The distance between Plainfield, New York - New Jersey and Paterson, New York - New Jersey is approximately 33.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plainfield to Paterson by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Plainfield to Paterson by train via RVL, NC and MCL

To get from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RVL train from Plainfield station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Paterson station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min
Walk to train station
Train - RVL
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Walk to Paterson
Leaves from Plainfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Plainfield
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RVLRVL
    Wait for train
    RVL
    #5902| Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3932| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Paterson
    Walk to
    Paterson
    790 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plainfield to Paterson?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Train line RVL, Train line NJCL, Train line MCL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Plainfield to Paterson?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Train line RVL, Train line NC, Train line MCL.

  • Is there a direct train between Plainfield and Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    The RVL train line goes from Plainfield station near Plainfield to #5902| Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #5902| Newark Penn Station station near Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Plainfield to Paterson in New York - New Jersey by train?

    The total travel time between Plainfield and Paterson in New York - New Jersey by train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plainfield to get to Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the RVL train from the Plainfield station near Plainfield in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plainfield and Paterson in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the #5902| Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Paterson in New York - New Jersey.

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