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How to get fromGrand Central–42nd Street Station to Hackensackby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hackensack by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem Stbus bus 165
    1h 8m
    $7–25

  2. Drive 13.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hackensackcar car 13.7 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Bntnm / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain train Pasc
    1h 37m
    $5–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hackensacktaxi taxi 13.7 mi
    21 min
    $50–65

  5. Bus via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem Stbus bus 165
    1h 11m
    $10–32

Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Hackensack by foot and bus

Calendar555Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 63.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 8m

What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–25 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Essex Street via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 37m.

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