The cheapest and fastest trains from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Paterson, NJ for Philadelphia, PA on Tue, Feb 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 17 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Tue, Feb 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 84 miles (136 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 57m Average total duration 6h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Monday, February 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:14 AM Paterson, NJ | 1h06 | 5:20 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:37 AM Paterson, NJ | 1h08 | 5:45 AM Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA run on average 79 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 79 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:11, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 84 miles (136 km) distance in 1h 3m.
Distance 84 miles (136 km) |
Average train duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 79 |
Direct trains 79 |
Fastest train 1h 3m |
First train 00:11 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Paterson, NJ and Philadelphia, PA from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Paterson, NJ to Philadelphia, PA
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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