The average train between Metuchen and Hackensack takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen 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 Metuchen and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 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 Metuchen to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Metuchen to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Metuchen and Hackensack is 46.7 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 45m.