What is the cheapest way to get from Cranbury to Hackensack?

The cheapest way to get from Cranbury to Hackensack is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cranbury to Hackensack?

The fastest way to get from Cranbury to Hackensack is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $14.

Is there a direct bus between Cranbury and Hackensack?

No, there is no direct bus from Cranbury to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick and arriving at State St At Salem St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Cranbury and Hackensack?

No, there is no direct train from Cranbury to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Princeton Jct. and arriving at Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Cranbury to Hackensack?

The distance between Cranbury and Hackensack is 159 miles. The road distance is 51.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cranbury to Hackensack without a car?

The best way to get from Cranbury to Hackensack without a car is to bus via 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick which takes 2h 5m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Cranbury to Hackensack?

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Cranbury to Hackensack, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cranbury to Hackensack bus from?

Cranbury to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick station.

Where do I catch the Cranbury to Hackensack train from?

Cranbury to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.

Train or bus from Cranbury to Hackensack?

The best way to get from Cranbury to Hackensack is to bus via 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick which takes 2h 5m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $60 and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Cranbury to Hackensack bus arrive?

Cranbury to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Cranbury to Hackensack train arrive?

Cranbury to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.

Can I drive from Cranbury to Hackensack?

Yes, the driving distance between Cranbury to Hackensack is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Cranbury to Hackensack.

Where can I stay near Hackensack?

There are 2777+ hotels available in Hackensack.

Cranbury to Hackensack - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cranbury to Hackensack by bus, train, or car

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Bus via 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick
best
1. Take the bus from 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem Stbus 165
2h 5m
$36–76
Drive 51.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cranbury to Hackensackcar 51.3 mi
1h
$10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
2h 23m
$26–56
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Hackensack Bus Terminalbus 76
2h 29m
$36–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Monroe Twp - Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 8-A to MIdtown
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem Stbus 165
2h 30m
$50–86

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Distance: 157.8 mi
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cranbury to State St At Salem St via 8A Park & Ride South Brunswick and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, 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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