There are 5 ways to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University by train, bus, 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 Pasc
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswicktrain Nec
1h 25m$5–25Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Albany St & Spring Stbus Suburban Transit
2h 33m$23–59Bus, train
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswicktrain Nec
2h 40m$10–41Drive 39.3 mi
- Drive from Hackensack to Rutgers Universitycar 39.3 mi
50 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackensack to Rutgers Universitytaxi 39.3 mi
50 min$150–190
Hackensack to Rutgers University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Albany St & Spring St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at New Brunswick via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Hackensack and Rutgers University is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $4 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University, including transfers.
Hackensack to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $4 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Rutgers University, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Essex Street to Rutgers University via Secaucus Upper Level and New Brunswick in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Rutgers University via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Albany St & Spring St in around 2h 33m.
- 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
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from New York Penn Station to New Brunswick
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–17
- 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
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia, 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Rutgers University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Rutgers University is 40 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Hackensack to Rutgers University.
There are 266+ hotels available in Rutgers University.
