The average train between Highland Park and Hackensack takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Highland Park 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 hourly between Highland Park and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Highland Park is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Highland Park station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Highland Park to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
Highland Park to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Highland Park and Hackensack is 54 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from New Brunswick to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 55m.