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Newark Penn Station to Hackensack trains

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The average train between Newark Penn Station and Hackensack takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 27 min. There is a train service every few hours from Newark Penn Station 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.

42 min
Duration
14 mi
Distance
$11
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec / ...
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain train Pasc
1h 11m
$6–24

Newark Penn Station to Hackensack train times

Trains run hourly between Newark Penn Station and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark Penn Station is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit57 min • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit43 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit53 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit54 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit43 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit30 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit34 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit30 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit34 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit31 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit30 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit34 min • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h • 1 change

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit31 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newark Penn Station 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.

Map of how to get from Newark Penn Station to Hackensack.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 14.2 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Newark Penn Station, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 11m.

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