The average train between Hackensack and Islip takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack to Islip. 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 4 times a day between Hackensack and Islip. The earliest departure is at 7:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Islip at 1:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hackensack to Islip? 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 Islip. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Islip station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Hackensack to Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Hackensack to Islip train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Hackensack and Islip is 72.2 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Islip via Secaucus Upper Level, New York Penn Station, and Jamaica in around 2h 49m.