The average train between Hackensack and Rutgers University Newark takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark. 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 Rutgers University Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rutgers University Newark at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Rutgers University Newark station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Broad St station.
The distance between Hackensack and Rutgers University Newark is 19.4 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Rutgers University Newark via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Broad St in around 57 min.