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Hackensack to Scotch Plains trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hackensack and Scotch Plains takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Scotch Plains. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 43m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Pasc
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Fanwoodtrain train Rarv
1h 37m
$7–32

Hackensack to Scotch Plains train times

Trains run hourly between Hackensack and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 21m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 58m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Scotch Plains? 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.

Map of how to get from Hackensack to Scotch Plains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Scotch Plains, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Essex Street to Fanwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 37m.

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