The average train between Dunellen and Hackensack takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunellen 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 Dunellen and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunellen is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunellen to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Dunellen station and arriving at Hackensack station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Dunellen to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Dunellen station.
Dunellen to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Dunellen and Hackensack is 48.9 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a train from Dunellen to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 3m.