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North Plainfield to Hackensack trains

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The average train between North Plainfield and Hackensack takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. 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.

1h 43m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Plainfield to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain train Pasc
1h 59m
$7–33

North Plainfield to Hackensack train times

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from North Plainfield to Hackensack.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 30.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between North Plainfield, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Plainfield to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 59m.

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