There are 3 ways to get from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
2h 23m$37–69Drive 50.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Monmouth Junction to Hackensackcar 50.1 mi
1h 1m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem Stbus 165
2h 24m$45–86
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park and arriving at State St At Salem St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Monmouth Junction and Hackensack is 61 miles. The road distance is 50.4 miles.
The best way to get from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack, including transfers.
Monmouth Junction to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park station.
Monmouth Junction to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between Monmouth Junction, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Monmouth Junction to State St At Salem St via Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $16–35
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Booking & Getting There
Monmouth Junction to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Monmouth Junction to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monmouth Junction to Hackensack is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Monmouth Junction to Hackensack.
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