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Plainfield to Hackensack trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Plainfield and Hackensack takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from 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 41m
Duration
29 mi
Distance
$16
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Netherwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain train Pasc
1h 55m
$7–33

Plainfield to Hackensack train times

Trains run hourly between Plainfield and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 27m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 13m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 13m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 20m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from 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 Plainfield to Hackensack.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Netherwood to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 55m.

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