NY → NJ · about 30 miles
Chester to Paramus bus schedule
ShortLine Hudson runs 28 direct buses a week from Chester to Paramus. The fastest takes 54 minutes; the first bus leaves at 4:51 AM and the last at 2:13 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 54m
- First bus
- 4:51 AM
- Last bus
- 2:13 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:51 AM | 5:49 AM | 58m | Sat & Sun | Chester Park Ride to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 6:22 AM | 7:19 AM | 57m | Sat & Sun | Chester Park Ride to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 6:46 AM | 7:40 AM | 54m | Mon–Fri | Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 11:47 AM | 12:55 PM | 1h 08m | Daily | Chester Park Ride to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 1:55 PM | 3:00 PM | 1h 05m | Daily | Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 2:13 PM | 3:23 PM | 1h 10m | Mon–Fri | Chester Park Ride to Rt 17 & Ridgewood Ave | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chester Where you get off in Paramus The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chester
Where the bus stops in Paramus
Return trip: Paramus to Chester
Questions
How long is the bus from Chester to Paramus?
The fastest direct bus takes 54 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 5 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chester to Paramus?
The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 2:13 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus companies go from Chester to Paramus?
ShortLine Hudson runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chester?
Buses to Paramus leave from Chester Park Ride and Rt 17M & Moffat Ln.