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How to get fromJersey City to Paramusby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Paramus by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 2m
    $4–16

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Midland Avebus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2h 6m
    $16–41

  3. Drive 18.8 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Paramuscar car 18.8 mi
    27 min
    $4–5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Paramustaxi taxi 18.8 mi
    27 min
    $65–85

  5. Line 83 bus, line 752 bus

    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Hackensack Bus Terminalbus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Midland Ave At Garden State Parkway Overpass#bus bus 752 / ...
    2h 20m
    $4–15

Jersey City to Paramus by train and bus

Calendar247Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Paramus, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewood every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Rt 17 & Midland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 6m.

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