The average train between Elizabeth and Hackensack takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Elizabeth to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Hackensack is 28.4 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 22m.