The average train between Montclair and Hackensack takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 49 min. The train service runs several times per day from Montclair 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 every 3 hours between Montclair and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montclair is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Montclair station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Montclair to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Watchung Avenue station.
Montclair to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Montclair and Hackensack is 15.4 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 36m.