There are 6 ways to get from Hackensack to Lawrence by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Lawrencetrain
1h 56m$13–40Drive 28.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Lawrencecar 28.9 mi
43 min$5–7Bus, subway
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Avsubway A
2h 51m$15–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackensack to Lawrencetaxi 28.9 mi
43 min$110–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Lawrencetrain
1h 59m$14–36Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Mott Av /Rockaway Tpkebus Q114
2h 53m$17–44
Hackensack to Lawrence by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Lawrence is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Lawrence is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Mott Av /Rockaway Tpke via Parsons Blvd/88 Av. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Lawrence via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station and Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Hackensack and Lawrence is 36 miles. The road distance is 29 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $13 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Hackensack to Lawrence, including transfers.
Hackensack to Lawrence bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Lawrence train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Lawrence is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $13 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $45 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Lawrence, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Essex Street to Lawrence via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Mott Av /Rockaway Tpke via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Penn Station, Jamaica, and Parsons Blvd/88 Av in around 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
Train from Jamaica to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $4–6
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal to Far Rockaway-Mott Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–21
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Parsons Blvd/88 Av to Mott Av /Rockaway Tpke
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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 Lawrence bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Lawrence train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Lawrence is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Hackensack to Lawrence.
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