The average train between Paterson and Hackensack takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Paterson 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 Paterson and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paterson is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paterson to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Paterson station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Paterson to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Paterson station.
Paterson to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Paterson and Hackensack is 11.3 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Paterson to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 28m.