There are 5 ways to get from Princeton to Paramus by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd
best- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
2h 38m$41–73Drive 58.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to Paramuscar 58.3 mi
1h 16m$11–16Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewoodtrain Mnbn / ...
2h 52m$26–71Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paramus Rd 250' N Of Century Rd.#bus 163
2h 48m$42–83Train, bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt 17 & Century Rdbus ShortLine Hudson
2h 53m$29–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Paramus is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Paramus is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Paramus. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Rt 17 & Century Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Paramus. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Ridgewood via Princeton Jct. and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
The distance between Princeton and Paramus is 148 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Paramus without a car is to bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Princeton to Paramus, including transfers.
Princeton to Paramus bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Paramus train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Princeton to Paramus is to bus via Rt 17 & Century Rd which takes 2h 38m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $75 and takes 2h 52m.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Paramus, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Paramus via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Rt 17 & Century Rd in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton to Paramus via Princeton Jct., Secaucus Lower Level, Ridgewood, Van Neste Square, and Paramus Rd At Dunkerhook Rd# in around 2h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Ridgewood
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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 Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $17–40
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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Paramus Rd 250' N Of Century Rd.#
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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Booking & Getting There
Princeton to Paramus bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Princeton to Paramus train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Paramus is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Princeton to Paramus.
There are 2348+ hotels available in Paramus.
