The average train between Hackensack and Avenel takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack to Avenel. 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 Hackensack and Avenel. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Avenel at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Avenel. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Avenel station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Hackensack to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Avenel train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Avenel station.
The distance between Hackensack and Avenel is 39.6 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Avenel via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 33m.