The average train between Newark and Hackensack takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. There is a train service every few hours from Newark 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 Newark and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Newark to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Newark and Hackensack is 19.9 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 11m.