There are 4 ways to get from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Essex Street to Hobokentrain Pasc
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferrytrain Hudson
2h 11m$15–31Drive 19.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferrycar 19.9 mi
30 min$4–6Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 182 / ...
- Take the bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverdale Av/W 261 Stbus Bx7
- Take the bus from Broadway @ W 262Nd St to Cedar St @ Main Stbus 1
2h 30m$13–31Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferrytaxi 19.9 mi
30 min$70–85
Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry. However, there are services departing from Hackensack Bus Terminal and arriving at Cedar St @ Main St via Broadway/W 178 St and Broadway @ W 262Nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Dobbs Ferry via Hoboken and Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Hackensack and Dobbs Ferry is 37 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $15 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry, including transfers.
Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hackensack Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $15 - $35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $13 - $35 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Essex Street to Dobbs Ferry via Hoboken, 33rd Street, and Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Cedar St @ Main St via Gw Bridge Bus Terminal, Broadway/W 178 St, Riverdale Av/W 261 St, and Broadway @ W 262Nd St in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Essex Street to Hoboken
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Dobbs Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–21
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Broadway/W 178 St to Riverdale Av/W 261 St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Phone
- +1 (914) 813-7777
- [email protected]
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
Bus from Broadway @ W 262Nd St to Cedar St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Westchester County Bee-Line System
- Schedules at
- Bee-Line Bus Schedules and Maps
- All other routes - Adults and children 5+
- $3
- BxM4C/Rte28 Westchester-Manhattan Express - Adult and children 5+
- $8
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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Booking & Getting There
Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Gw Bridge Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Hoboken station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Hackensack to Dobbs Ferry.
There are 300+ hotels available in Dobbs Ferry.




