The average train between Hackensack and Lower Manhattan takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours 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 10:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 57 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 Essex Street station and arriving at New York Penn Station via Secaucus Lower Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 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 53 min.
