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How to get fromJersey City to Hackensackby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Hackensack by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain train Pasc
    17 min
    $2–11

  2. Line 83 bus

    1. Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to River St At Salem Stbus bus 83
    1h 23m
    $2–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Jersey City to Hackensacktaxi taxi 13.3 mi
    19 min
    $50–60

  4. Drive 13.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jersey City to Hackensackcar car 13.3 mi
    19 min
    $3–4

Jersey City to Hackensack by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.2 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Street hourly. Tickets cost $2–11 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to River St At Salem St hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 1h 23m.

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