The average train between Hackensack and Perth Amboy takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Perth Amboy. 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 Perth Amboy. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Perth Amboy at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Perth Amboy station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Hackensack to Perth Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Perth Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Perth Amboy station.
The distance between Hackensack and Perth Amboy is 46.1 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Perth Amboy via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 29m.