The average train between Hackensack and South Orange takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 45 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to South Orange. 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 South Orange. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into South Orange at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to South Orange. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at South Orange station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Hackensack to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to South Orange train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Orange station.
The distance between Hackensack and South Orange is 23.8 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to South Orange via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 13m.