The average train between Hackensack and Jackson Heights takes 1h 2m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Jackson Heights. 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 Jackson Heights. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Jackson Heights at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hackensack to Jackson Heights? 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 Jackson Heights. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Jackson Heights station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
Hackensack to Jackson Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Jackson Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Woodside station.
The distance between Hackensack and Jackson Heights is 19.7 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Woodside via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 56 min.