The average train between New Brunswick and Hackensack takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Brunswick is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New Brunswick to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
New Brunswick to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
New Brunswick to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between New Brunswick and Hackensack is 56.2 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from New Brunswick to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 55m.