The average train between Madison and Hackensack takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Madison 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 Madison and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Madison is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Madison to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Madison station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Madison to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Madison station.
Madison to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Madison and Hackensack is 34.4 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Madison to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 53m.