How to get from Chester to Paramus by bus and train?

From Chester to Paramus by bus and train

To get from Chester to Paramus in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 175 bus from Harding Plaza at Borough Hall station to Garden State Plaza Blvd 277'E Of Garden State Pla station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min.

112min
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Train - PJL
Bus - 175175
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
    #0074| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glen Rock
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harding Plaza at Borough Hall
    ID 12049
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 175175
    Wait for bus
    175
    New York Bergen Comm College &
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Garden State Plaza Blvd 277'E Of Garden State Pla
    Ride to bus station
    Garden State Plaza Blvd 277'E Of Garden State Pla
    ID 32127
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chester to Paramus by bus and train via SHORTLINE HUDSON, PJL and 171

To get from Chester to Paramus in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 171 bus from Fair Lawn Ave at 20th St station to Garden State Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Train - PJL
Bus - 171171
Walk to Paramus
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
    #0074| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Radburn
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Lawn Ave at 20th St
    ID 11670
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    New York Gw Bridge Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garden State Plaza
    ID 12974
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paramus
    Walk to
    Paramus
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chester to Paramus

The distance between Chester, New York - New Jersey and Paramus, New York - New Jersey is approximately 48.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chester to Paramus 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.

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 Paramus, New York - New Jersey

Paramus is located at Paramus, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Garden State Plaza.

Train stations close to Paramus:

  • Hackensack - Anderson St
  • Broadway
  • Plauderville

Bus stations close to Paramus:

  • Garden State Plaza
  • Paramus Rd at Arcadian Ave (Rt 4)
  • Paramus Rd at Arcadian Ave (Rt 4)#

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chester to Paramus by bus and train via SHORTLINE HUDSON, PJL and 171

To get from Chester to Paramus in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: 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 171 bus from Fair Lawn Ave at 20th St station to Garden State Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Bus - SHORTLINE HUDSONSHORTLINE HUDSON
Train - PJL
Bus - 171171
Walk to Paramus
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
    #0074| Hoboken
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Radburn
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fair Lawn Ave at 20th St
    ID 11670
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    New York Gw Bridge Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Garden State Plaza
    ID 12974
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Paramus
    Walk to
    Paramus
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON, Train line PJL, Bus line 175.

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

    The alternative route takes 114 minutes, using Bus line SHORTLINE HUDSON, Train line PJL, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chester and Paramus 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 1 hr 52 min.

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

    The SHORTLINE HUDSON bus line goes from New York station near Chester to Metro North Station - Harriman station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Metro North Station - Harriman station near Paramus in New York - New Jersey

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

    The total travel time between Chester and Paramus in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Metro North Station - Harriman stop, which is closest to Paramus in New York - New Jersey.

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