The average train between Hackensack and Boston takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Boston. 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 Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Hackensack to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hackensack to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Hackensack and Boston is 297.2 km. The road distance is 395 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.