The average train between South Orange and Hackensack takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from South Orange 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 South Orange and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Orange to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
South Orange to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Orange station.
South Orange to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between South Orange and Hackensack is 23.8 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from South Orange to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 28m.