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Trip Overview

The average train between Metuchen and Hackensack takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 59 min. 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.

1h 20m
Duration
31 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Metuchen to Hackensack train times

Trains run hourly between Metuchen and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit59 min • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 6m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 22m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 3m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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    NJ TransitNJ Transit1h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Metuchen to Hackensack? 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.

Map of how to get from Metuchen to Hackensack.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 44m.

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