The average train between Hackensack and New Brunswick takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to New Brunswick. 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 New Brunswick. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into New Brunswick at 11:31 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 New Brunswick. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at New Brunswick station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Hackensack to New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to New Brunswick train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
The distance between Hackensack and New Brunswick is 56.2 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to New Brunswick via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 20m.