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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

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain train Acela
5h 3m
$126–224

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 9:32 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 Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak Acela12h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 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, October 27, 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, October 28, 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, October 29, 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, October 30, 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, October 31, 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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Departing Sunday, November 1, 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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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.

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  • 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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