The average train between Hackensack and Scotch Plains takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Scotch Plains. 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 Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Hackensack to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Scotch Plains train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Hackensack and Scotch Plains is 38.8 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Fanwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 33m.