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Trip Overview

The average train between Hackensack and Forest Hills takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Forest Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration
23 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hackensack to Forest Hills train times

Trains run hourly between Hackensack and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 46m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 43m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road55 min • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 15m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road55 min • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Forest Hills? 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 Forest Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Essex Street to Forest Hills via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 3m.

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