There are 3 ways to get from South Brunswick to Hackensack by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- 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$47–88Drive 50 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Brunswick to Hackensackcar 50 mi
1h 2m$10–14Train
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
2h 24m$42–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Brunswick to Hackensack is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from South Brunswick to Hackensack is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from South Brunswick 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 South Brunswick 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 24m.
The distance between South Brunswick and Hackensack is 160 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Brunswick to Hackensack without a car is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from South Brunswick to Hackensack, including transfers.
South Brunswick to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park station.
South Brunswick to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
The best way to get from South Brunswick to Hackensack is to bus which takes 2h 24m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 2h 24m.
What companies run services between South Brunswick, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from South Brunswick to State St At Salem St via Rte 27 & Henderson Rd - Franklin Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
South Brunswick to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
South Brunswick to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Brunswick to Hackensack is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from South Brunswick to Hackensack.
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