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The average train between Hackensack and Lawrence takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Lawrence. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 9m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
  2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
  3. Take the train from Jamaica to Lawrencetrain train
1h 55m
$12–36

Hackensack to Lawrence train times

Trains run hourly between Hackensack and Lawrence. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Lawrence at 12:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 41m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 42m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 56m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 21m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 37m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 21m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 37m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 21m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 26m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 37m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road2h 21m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Lawrence? 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 Lawrence.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 9m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Lawrence, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Essex Street to Lawrence via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 1h 55m.

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