How to get from Chester to Montclair by bus?

From Chester to Montclair by bus

To get from Chester to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Chester Park Ride station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 108 bus and finally take the 28 bus from Washington St at Central Ave station to Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 5 min.

185min
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Bus - 108108
Bus - 2828
Leaves from Chester Park Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    99 min
  • 4
    Bus - 108108
    Wait for bus
    108
    Newark
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Ave at Washington St
    ID 18408
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St at Central Ave
    ID 19075
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Montclair State U
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
    ID 18130
    32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chester to Montclair by bus and train

To get from Chester to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Chester Park Ride station to Metro North Station - Harriman station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PJL train and finally take the ML train from Secaucus station to Walnut Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Train - PJL
Train - ML
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from Chester Park Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro North Station - Harriman
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harriman
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PJLPJL
    Wait for train
    PJL
    #0058| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    58 min
  • 7
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6237| MSU
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walnut Street
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montclair
    Walk to
    Montclair
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Montclair

The distance between Chester, New York - New Jersey and Montclair, New York - New Jersey is approximately 82.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 185 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Montclair by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Chester

Chester is located at Chester, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Chester Park Ride.

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Park Ride
  • Chester Industrial Park
  • Whispering Hills

Public transit stations close to Montclair, New York - New Jersey

Montclair is located at Montclair, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St.

Train stations close to Montclair:

  • Bay Street
  • Walnut Street
  • Glen Ridge

Bus stations close to Montclair:

  • Bloomfield Ave at North Willow St
  • Bloomfield Ave at Gates Ave
  • Bloomfield Ave at Lackawanna Plaza

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From Chester to Montclair by bus and train

To get from Chester to Montclair in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from Chester Park Ride station to Metro North Station - Harriman station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PJL train and finally take the ML train from Secaucus station to Walnut Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Train - PJL
Train - ML
Walk to Montclair
Leaves from Chester Park Ride

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chester
  • 2
    Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
    Wait for bus
    SHORTLINE HUDSON
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro North Station - Harriman
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harriman
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PJLPJL
    Wait for train
    PJL
    #0058| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    58 min
  • 7
    Train - MLML
    Wait for train
    ML
    #6237| MSU
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Walnut Street
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Montclair
    Walk to
    Montclair
    820 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Montclair?

    The fastest way takes 185 minutes, using Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON, Bus line 108, Bus line 28.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chester to Montclair?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON, Train line PJL, Train line ML.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 5 min.

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

    The SHORTLINE HUDSON bus line goes from New York station near Chester to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Montclair in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Chester to Montclair in New York - New Jersey by bus?

    The total travel time between Chester and Montclair in New York - New Jersey by bus is about 3 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the SHORTLINE HUDSON bus from the New York stop near Chester in New York - New Jersey.

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

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

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