The average train between Hackensack and Montclair takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 52 min. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack to Montclair. 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 4 hours between Hackensack and Montclair. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Montclair at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Montclair. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Montclair station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Hackensack to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Montclair train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Watchung Avenue station.
The distance between Hackensack and Montclair is 15.4 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Watchung Avenue via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 42m.