The average train between Hackensack and North Plainfield takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to North Plainfield. 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 every 2 hours between Hackensack and North Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into North Plainfield at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hackensack to North Plainfield? 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 North Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at North Plainfield station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Hackensack to North Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to North Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Plainfield station.
The distance between Hackensack and North Plainfield is 43.1 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Plainfield via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 41m.