The average train between Hackensack and Garden City takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Garden City. 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 hourly between Hackensack and Garden City. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Garden City at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Garden City? 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 Hackensack to Garden City. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Garden City station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Hackensack to Garden City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Garden City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Hackensack and Garden City is 38.7 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Mineola via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 21m.