There are 5 ways to get from Atlantic City to Paramus by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd
best- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
3h 32m$42–96Drive 127.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atlantic City to Paramuscar 127.7 mi
2h 40m$24–34Train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 35m$41–671Bus
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paramus Rd 250' N Of Century Rd.#bus 163
3h 42m$42–104Bus via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0300 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
3h 53m$50–78
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Atlantic City to Paramus is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Atlantic City to Paramus is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlantic City to Paramus. However, there are services departing from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and arriving at Rt 17 & Century Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlantic City to Paramus. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Ridgewood via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Atlantic City and Paramus is 215 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Paramus without a car is to bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd which takes 3h 32m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Atlantic City to Paramus, including transfers.
Atlantic City to Paramus bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Paramus train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Atlantic City to Paramus is to bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd which takes 3h 32m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $700 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Atlantic City, NJ, USA and Paramus, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Paramus via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rt 17 & Century Rd in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to Paramus via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station, Secaucus Lower Level, Ridgewood, Van Neste Square, and Paramus Rd At Dunkerhook Rd# in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paramus Rd 250' N Of Century Rd.#
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
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Booking & Getting There
Atlantic City to Paramus bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Atlantic City to Paramus train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlantic City to Paramus is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Atlantic City to Paramus.
There are 2567+ hotels available in Paramus.



