The average train between Hackensack and Short Hills takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 56 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Short Hills. 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 Short Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Short Hills at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Short Hills. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Short Hills station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Hackensack to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Short Hills train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Short Hills station.
The distance between Hackensack and Short Hills is 29.1 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Short Hills via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 25m.