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Hackensack to Forest Hills trains

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The average train between Hackensack and Forest Hills takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Forest Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 26m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec / ...
  3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Forest Hillstrain train
1h 14m
$9–28

Hackensack to Forest Hills train times

Trains run hourly between Hackensack and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 46m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 2m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 7m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 54m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 15m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Forest Hills? 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.

Map of how to get from Hackensack to Forest Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Essex Street to Forest Hills via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 14m.

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