The average train between Matawan and Hackensack takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Matawan to Hackensack. 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 Matawan and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matawan is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Matawan to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Matawan station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Matawan to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Aberdeen-Matawan station.
Matawan to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Matawan and Hackensack is 54.7 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen-Matawan to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 2h 5m.