The average train between Times Square and Hackensack takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. There is a train service every few hours from Times Square 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 Times Square and Hackensack. The earliest departure is at 8:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Times Square is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Hackensack at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Times Square to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Times Square station and arriving at Hackensack station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Times Square to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Times Square to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Essex Street station.
The distance between Times Square and Hackensack is 15.2 km. The road distance is 23 km.
You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 14m.