The average train between Hackensack and Plainfield takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to 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 hourly between Hackensack and 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 Plainfield at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hackensack to 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 Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Plainfield station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Hackensack to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Hackensack and Plainfield is 41.5 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Netherwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 37m.