There are 4 ways to get from Manalapan to Paramus by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd
best- Take the bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
2h 26m$35–72Drive 54.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manalapan to Paramuscar 54.5 mi
1h 10m$10–15Train
- Take the train from South Amboy to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain Mnbn / ...
2h 37m$82–125Bus
- Take the bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paramus Rd 250' N Of Century Rd.#bus 163
2h 36m$35–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manalapan to Paramus is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Manalapan to Paramus is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Manalapan to Paramus. However, there are services departing from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# and arriving at Rt 17 & Century Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Manalapan to Paramus. However, there are services departing from South Amboy and arriving at Ridgewood via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Manalapan and Paramus is 144 miles. The road distance is 54.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manalapan to Paramus without a car is to bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd which takes 2h 26m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Manalapan to Paramus, including transfers.
Manalapan to Paramus bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# station.
Manalapan to Paramus train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Amboy station.
The best way to get from Manalapan to Paramus is to bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd which takes 2h 26m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 2h 37m.
What companies run services between Manalapan, NJ, USA and Paramus, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Paramus via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rt 17 & Century Rd in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manalapan to Paramus via South Amboy, Secaucus Lower Level, Ridgewood, Van Neste Square, and Paramus Rd At Dunkerhook Rd# in around 2h 37m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from South Amboy to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewood
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–13
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
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
Manalapan to Paramus bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manalapan to Paramus train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manalapan to Paramus is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Manalapan to Paramus.
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