The average train between Plainfield and Hackensack takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield 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 Plainfield and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at Hackensack station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Plainfield to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Plainfield and Hackensack is 41.5 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 56m.