The average train between Harrisburg and Hackensack takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Harrisburg to Hackensack. 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 Harrisburg and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harrisburg is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harrisburg to Hackensack? 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 Harrisburg to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg station and arriving at Hackensack station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Harrisburg to Hackensack train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
Harrisburg to Hackensack train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Harrisburg and Hackensack is 249.4 km. The road distance is 316 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 7m.