The average train between Hackensack and Mount Vernon takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Mount Vernon at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Hoboken and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Mount Vernon? 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 Mount Vernon. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Mount Vernon station via Hoboken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Hackensack to Mount Vernon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Mount Vernon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mt Vernon East station.
The distance between Hackensack and Mount Vernon is 17.6 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Mt Vernon East via Hoboken, 33rd Street, and Grand Central Terminal in around 1h 53m.