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How to get fromChester to Patersonby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Paterson by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to Orange Ave - Suffernbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the train from Suffern to Patersontrain train Mnbn / ...
    2h 9m
    $9–26

  2. Drive 40.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Patersoncar car 40.4 mi
    50 min
    $8–11

  3. Bus, train via Harriman

    1. Take the bus from Rt 17M & Moffat Ln to Metro North Station - Harrimanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Harriman to Sufferntrain train
    3. Take the train from Suffern to Patersontrain train
    3h 4m
    $9–33

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to Patersontaxi taxi 40.4 mi
    50 min
    $210–260

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Market St At City Hallbus bus 161 / ...
    2h 43m
    $20–52

Chester to Paterson by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration2h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 45.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Chester, NY, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Chester Park Ride to Market St At City Hall via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 43m.

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