The average bus between Chester and Paterson takes 2h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Paterson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Chester and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Paterson at 5:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Paterson station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Chester to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Chester Park Ride station.
Chester to Paterson bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Market St At City Hall station.
The distance between Chester and Paterson is 50.3 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Park Ride to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 43m.