The average train between Hackensack and Long Island takes 59 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Long Island. 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 Long Island. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Long Island at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 59 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Long Island station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
Hackensack to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Long Island is 82.6 km. The road distance is 28 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Roosevelt Island via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 57 min.