The average train between Hackensack and Union Square takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack to Union Square. 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 Union Square. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Union Square at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Union Square. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Union Square station via Hoboken. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Hackensack to Union Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Union Square train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 14th Street station.
The distance between Hackensack and Union Square is 17.2 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to 14th Street via Hoboken in around 47 min.