The average train between Hackensack and Metuchen takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Metuchen. 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 Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Metuchen station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Hackensack to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between Hackensack and Metuchen is 46.7 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Metuchen via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 13m.