NJ → NY · about 32 miles
Ridgewood to Vails Gate bus schedule
ShortLine Hudson runs 50 direct buses a week from Ridgewood to Vails Gate. The fastest takes 57 minutes; the first bus leaves at 8:58 AM and the last at 11:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 50
- Fastest trip
- 57m
- First bus
- 8:58 AM
- Last bus
- 11:15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:58 AM | 9:59 AM | 1h 01m | Sat & Sun | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 10:32 AM | 11:29 AM | 57m | Mon–Fri | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 1:15 PM | 2:14 PM | 59m | Daily | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 3:13 PM | 4:17 PM | 1h 04m | Mon–Fri | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 5:12 PM | 57m | Mon–Fri | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 4:45 PM | 5:50 PM | 1h 05m | Daily | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 5:23 PM | 6:25 PM | 1h 02m | Mon–Fri | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 6:03 PM | 7:01 PM | 58m | Mon–Fri | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 6:43 PM | 7:46 PM | 1h 03m | Daily | Ridgewood Park and Ride North to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
| 11:15 PM | 12:19 AM +1 day | 1h 04m | Sat & Sun | Rt 17 & Linwood Ave to Vails Gate Junction | ShortLine Hudson Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Ridgewood Where you get off in Vails Gate The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Ridgewood
Where the bus stops in Vails Gate
- Vails Gate Junction Map of Vails Gate Junction (Google Maps)
Return trip: Vails Gate to Ridgewood
Questions
How long is the bus from Ridgewood to Vails Gate?
The fastest direct bus takes 57 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 2 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Ridgewood to Vails Gate?
The earliest departure is at 8:58 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 11:15 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus companies go from Ridgewood to Vails Gate?
ShortLine Hudson runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Ridgewood?
Buses to Vails Gate leave from Rt 17 & Linwood Ave and Ridgewood Park and Ride South.