The average train between Hackensack and Newark Penn Station takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Newark Penn Station. 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 Newark Penn Station. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Newark Penn Station at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Newark Penn Station. However, there are services departing from Essex Street station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Secaucus Lower Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Hackensack to Newark Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Newark Penn Station train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Newark Penn Station is 19.7 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Newark Penn Station via Secaucus Upper Level in around 33 min.