The average train between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hackensack takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is a train service every few hours from Times Square–42nd Street Station 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 Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Times Square–42nd Street Station is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Times Square–42nd Street Station station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Times Square–42nd Street Station to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Times Square–42nd Street Station and Hackensack is 15.4 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a vehicle from Times Square–42nd Street Station to Essex Street via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 30m.