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How to get fromParamus to Jersey Cityby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Paramus to Jersey City by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ridgewood to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    57 min
    $3–17

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rt 17 & Midland Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus ShortLine Hudson
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At Highland Avebus bus 119
    1h 23m
    $16–41

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Paramus to Jersey Citytaxi taxi 18 mi
    25 min
    $65–80

  4. Drive  18 mi

    1. Drive from Paramus to Jersey Citycar car 18 mi
    25 min
    $4–5

  5. Line 756 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Century Rd At Hewlett Packard Dr to Hackensack Ave At Commerce Waybus bus 756
    2. Take the train from New Bridge Landing to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Pasc
    1h 28m
    $3–16

  6. Line 751 bus, line 83 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bergen Community College Ender Hall to Hackensack Bus Terminalbus bus 751 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Journal Square Transportation Centerbus bus 83
    2h 28m
    $4–15

Paramus to Jersey City by bus and train

Calendar255Weekly Services
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.3 mi
  • Duration: 57 min

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

NJ Transit operates a train from Ridgewood to Secaucus Lower Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rt 17 & Midland Ave to Jfk Blvd At Highland Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 1h 23m.

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