The average train between Hackensack and Rahway takes 1h and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Rahway. 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 Rahway. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rahway at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Rahway. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Rahway station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Hackensack to Rahway train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Rahway train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Rahway station.
The distance between Hackensack and Rahway is 36.6 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Rahway via Secaucus Upper Level in around 57 min.