The average train between Hackensack and Newark takes 36 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Newark. 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 Newark. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Newark at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Newark. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Newark station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
Hackensack to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Newark train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Hackensack and Newark is 19.9 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Newark Penn Station via Secaucus Upper Level in around 32 min.