The average train between North Plainfield and Hackensack takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Plainfield is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from North Plainfield station and arriving at Hackensack station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
North Plainfield to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Plainfield station.
North Plainfield to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between North Plainfield and Hackensack is 43.1 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Plainfield to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 58m.