The average train between Avenel and Hackensack takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 55 min. The train service runs several times per day from Avenel to Hackensack. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Avenel and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Avenel is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Avenel to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Avenel station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Avenel to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Avenel station.
Avenel to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Avenel and Hackensack is 39.6 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Avenel to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 40m.