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.
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.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Hackensack to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Forest Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Forest Hills station.
The distance between Hackensack and Forest Hills is 24.9 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Forest Hills via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 4m.