The average train between Hackensack and Midtown Manhattan takes 1h 7m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Midtown 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 Midtown Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Midtown Manhattan at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Midtown Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Midtown Manhattan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
Hackensack to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Midtown Manhattan is 15.2 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to 5 Av/53 St via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 55 min.