The average train between Hackensack and Princeton Junction takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Princeton Junction. 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 Princeton Junction. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Princeton Junction at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Princeton Junction. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Princeton Junction station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Hackensack to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Princeton Junction train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Princeton Jct. station.
The distance between Hackensack and Princeton Junction is 79.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Princeton Jct. via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 36m.