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Scotch Plains to Hackensack trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scotch Plains and Hackensack takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. 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.

1h 36m
Duration
28 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fanwood to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Rarv
  2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain train Pasc
1h 52m
$7–32

Scotch Plains to Hackensack train times

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 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 56m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 10m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 17m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Scotch Plains to Hackensack.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28 mi
  • Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Scotch Plains, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Fanwood to Essex Street via Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 52m.

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