How to get from East Rutherford to Chester by bus and train?

From East Rutherford to Chester by bus and train

To get from East Rutherford to Chester in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 164 bus from Paterson Ave at Hackensack St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train and finally take the 921 bus from Old Saybrook Trans Cntr station to Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from East Rutherford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

257min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 164164
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 921921
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Paterson Ave at Hackensack St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Paterson Ave at Hackensack St
    ID 11326
    780 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 164164
    Wait for bus
    164
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.55 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Old Saybrook
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Old Saybrook Trans Cntr
    ID NMAOSBW
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 921921
    Wait for bus
    921
    921 - Hartford Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Park & Ride @ W Main St
    ID HOOCHEE
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Rutherford to Chester

The distance between East Rutherford, New York - New Jersey and Chester, New York - New Jersey is approximately 128.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 257 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Rutherford to Chester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from East Rutherford to Chester

To check the bus and train schedule from East Rutherford to Chester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Rutherford) and destination (Chester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 257 minutes, using Bus line 164, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 921.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Rutherford and Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Rutherford to Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    The 164 bus line goes from Paterson Ave at Hackensack St station near East Rutherford to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Chester in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Rutherford to Chester in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between East Rutherford and Chester in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 4 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Rutherford to get to Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 164 bus from the Paterson Ave at Hackensack St stop near East Rutherford in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Rutherford and Chester in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal stop, which is closest to Chester in New York - New Jersey.

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