The average train between Hackensack and Columbus Circle takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Columbus Circle. 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 Columbus Circle. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Columbus Circle at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Columbus Circle. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Columbus Circle station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Hackensack to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Columbus Circle train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Columbus Circle is 14 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to 59 St-Columbus Circle via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 44 min.