There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Paramus by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
2h 29m$30–615Drive 98.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Paramuscar 98.9 mi
2h 7m$18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
3h 5m$29–57Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain Mnbn / ...
2h 34m$24–615Train, line 76 bus
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Hackensack Bus Terminalbus 76
3h 16m$22–602Bus via Paramus Rd 250' N Of Century Rd.#
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paramus Rd 250' N Of Century Rd.#bus 163
3h 24m$27–56
Philadelphia to Paramus by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Paramus is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Paramus is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Paramus. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Rt 17 & Century Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Paramus. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Ridgewood via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Paramus is 136 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Paramus without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $29 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Philadelphia to Paramus, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Paramus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Paramus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Paramus is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $23 - $650 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Paramus, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Rt 17 & Century Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Paramus Rd At Dunkerhook Rd# via Newark Penn Station, Secaucus Lower Level, Ridgewood, and Van Neste Square in around 2h 34m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
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 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $9–19
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–19
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $9–19
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Hackensack Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Paramus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Paramus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Paramus is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Philadelphia to Paramus.
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