There are 6 ways to get from Hackensack to Sparta by bus, taxi, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminalbus 182 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Rockawaybus
- Take the taxi from Rockaway to Spartataxi
2h 23m$64–99Drive 42.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Spartacar 42.2 mi
50 min$8–12Train
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Dovertrain Mne
2h 38m$35–68Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackensack to Spartataxi 42.2 mi
50 min$140–180Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to University Ave At Lackawanna Avebus 76
- Take the train from Newark Broad St to Dovertrain Mne / ...
2h 45m$34–65Line 712 bus, line 194 bus
- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stopbus 712
- Take the bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Rt-23 Park & Ride At Kanouse Rdbus 194
3h 21m$35–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Sparta is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Sparta is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Sparta. However, there are services departing from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St and arriving at Rt-23 Park & Ride At Kanouse Rd via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Sparta. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Dover via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Hackensack and Sparta is 131 miles. The road distance is 42.5 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Sparta without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 23m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Hackensack to Sparta, including transfers.
Hackensack to Sparta bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St station.
Hackensack to Sparta train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Sparta is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can line 712 bus and line 194 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Sparta, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Dover hourly. Tickets cost $2–18 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Sparta via Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop and Rt-23 Park & Ride At Kanouse Rd in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
Train from Newark Broad St to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- 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 Hackensack Bus Terminal to Gw Bridge Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to University Ave At Lackawanna Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop to Rt-23 Park & Ride At Kanouse Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–11
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $30–180
Parsippany Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-973-545-1681
- Website
- parsippanylimotaxi.com
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 Sparta bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Willowbrook Mall Shoppers Stop station.
Hackensack to Sparta train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Dover station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Sparta is 42 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Hackensack to Sparta.
There are 121+ hotels available in Sparta.



