The average train between South Amboy and Hackensack takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from South Amboy 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 South Amboy and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Amboy is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Amboy to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from South Amboy station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
South Amboy to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Amboy station.
South Amboy to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between South Amboy and Hackensack is 49.2 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from South Amboy to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 55m.