The average train between Hackensack and Elizabeth takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Elizabeth. 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 Elizabeth. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Elizabeth at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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 Elizabeth. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Elizabeth station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Hackensack to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Elizabeth train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Elizabeth station.
The distance between Hackensack and Elizabeth is 28.4 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Elizabeth via Secaucus Upper Level in around 53 min.