The average train between Forest Hills and Hackensack takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train service runs several times per day from Forest Hills to Hackensack. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Forest Hills and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Forest Hills to Hackensack? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills station and arriving at Essex Street station via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Upper Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Forest Hills to Hackensack train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Forest Hills station.
Forest Hills to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Forest Hills and Hackensack is 24.9 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Forest Hills to Essex Street via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 35m.