The average train between Clifton and Hackensack takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton 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 hourly between Clifton and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
Clifton to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Clifton and Hackensack is 10.6 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 21m.