What is the cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Hamden?

The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Hamden is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack to Hamden?

The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Hamden is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Hackensack and Hamden?

No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Hamden. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Hackensack and Hamden?

No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at New Haven via Secaucus Upper Level and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Hackensack to Hamden?

The distance between Hackensack and Hamden is 131 miles. The road distance is 79.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hackensack to Hamden without a car?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Hamden without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs $24 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Hackensack to Hamden?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Hackensack to Hamden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Hamden bus from?

Hackensack to Hamden bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.

Where do I catch the Hackensack to Hamden train from?

Hackensack to Hamden train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Train or bus from Hackensack to Hamden?

The best way to get from Hackensack to Hamden is to bus via New York which takes 5h and costs $23 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $22 - $650 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Hackensack to Hamden bus arrive?

Hackensack to Hamden bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hackensack to Hamden train arrive?

Hackensack to Hamden train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.

Can I drive from Hackensack to Hamden?

Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Hamden is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Hackensack to Hamden.

Where can I stay near Hamden?

There are 210+ hotels available in Hamden.

Hackensack to Hamden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hackensack to Hamden by bus, train, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 1m
$24–622
Drive 78.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hackensack to Hamdencar 78.8 mi
1h 42m
$15–21
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
2. Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus Bz 0210
5h
$24–67
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 1m
$23–623
Bus, train via Grand Central Terminal
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to New Haventrain New Haven
4h 53m
$31–64
Bus
1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus New York
5h 9m
$20–67

Hackensack to Hamden by bus, foot, and train

130Weekly Services

4h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.2 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Hamden, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Whitney Ave @ Pinewood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Haven hourly. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.

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