The average train between Hackensack and Beacon takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Beacon. 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 Hackensack and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Hoboken and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Beacon station via Hoboken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Hackensack to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Beacon train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Hackensack and Beacon is 69.1 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Beacon via Hoboken, 33rd Street, and Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 1m.