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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

    best
    1. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 7m
    $20–38

  2. Drive  18.8 mi

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

  3. 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 & Century Rdbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    1h 37m
    $31–60

  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
    $6–17

Jersey City to Paramus by bus

Calendar175Weekly Buses
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

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 $3–15 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Paramus via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rt 17 & Century Rd in around 1h 37m.

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