The average train between Hackensack and Trenton takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Trenton. 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 Trenton. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Trenton at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Trenton. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Trenton station via Trenton Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Hackensack to Trenton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
Hackensack to Trenton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Trenton Transit Center station.
The distance between Hackensack and Trenton is 95 km. The road distance is 100 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Upper Level to Trenton Transit Center every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–22 and the journey takes 1h 23m.