The average train between Rockville Centre and Hackensack takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rockville Centre is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rockville Centre 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 Rockville Centre to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Rockville Centre station and arriving at Hackensack station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Rockville Centre to Hackensack train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Rockville Centre station.
Rockville Centre to Hackensack train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Rockville Centre and Hackensack is 42.3 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Rockville Centre to Essex Street via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 55m.