There are 4 ways to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 76 bus
best- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to University Ave At Central Avebus 76
59 min$2–8Train
- Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Pasc
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Newark Broad Sttrain Bntnm / ...
1h$5–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newarktaxi 13.3 mi
20 min$50–60Drive 13.3 mi
- Drive from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newarkcar 13.3 mi
20 min$3–4
Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $50 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St and arriving at University Ave At Central Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 58 min.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Newark Broad St via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
The distance between Hackensack and Rutgers University Newark is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark without a car is to line 76 bus which takes 59 min and costs $2 - $8.
The line 76 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to University Ave At Central Ave takes 58 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark is to line 76 bus which takes 59 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $21 and takes 1h.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Rutgers University Newark, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to University Ave At Central Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Street to Rutgers University Newark via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Broad St in around 1h.
- 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 Newark Broad St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to University Ave At Central Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
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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More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at University Ave At Central Ave station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Hackensack to Rutgers University Newark.
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