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Princeton to Hackensack trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Princeton and Hackensack takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton 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.

2h 2m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
$22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec
2h 33m
$7–39

Princeton to Hackensack train times

Trains run hourly between Princeton and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Princeton is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 55.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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