The average train between Hackensack and Rutgers University takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Rutgers University. 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 Rutgers University. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Rutgers University at 11:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Rutgers University. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Rutgers University station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Hackensack to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Rutgers University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New Brunswick station.
The distance between Hackensack and Rutgers University is 54.7 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Rutgers University via Secaucus Upper Level and New Brunswick in around 1h 24m.