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Trip Overview

The average train between Hackensack and Boston takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. 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.

5h 49m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
$161
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Hackensack to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hackensack and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Boston at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak13h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 46m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 55m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela8h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela8h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela8h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela8h 41m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 5m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak9h 14m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela5h 2m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak5h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela4h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hackensack to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

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.

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