The average train between Scotch Plains and Hackensack takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotch Plains 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 Scotch Plains and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotch Plains is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Scotch Plains to Hackensack? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Scotch Plains to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Scotch Plains station and arriving at Hackensack station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Scotch Plains to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Fanwood station.
Scotch Plains to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Scotch Plains and Hackensack is 38.8 km. The road distance is 45 km.
You can take a train from Fanwood to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 51m.