The average train between Hackensack and Lower Manhattan takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Lower Manhattan. 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 Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Lower Manhattan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Hackensack to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Lower Manhattan is 18.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Prince St via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 54 min.