The average train between Hackensack and Waterbury takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Hackensack to Waterbury. 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 every 4 hours between Hackensack and Waterbury. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Waterbury at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hackensack to Waterbury? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Waterbury station via Bridgeport Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Hackensack to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Hackensack to Waterbury train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Waterbury station.
The distance between Hackensack and Waterbury is 111.7 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Waterbury via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 4h 21m.