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How to get fromHackensack to Brooklynby bus, subway, train, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Hackensack to Brooklyn by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus144 / ...
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Parkside AvsubwayQ
    1h 4m
    $9–22
  2. Drive 21.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hackensack to Brooklyncar21.8 mi
    36 min
    $4–6
  3. Train, line 2 subway

    1. Take the train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Leveltrain
    2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn StationtrainNec / ...
    3. Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Church Avsubway2
    1h 22m
    $8–23
  4. Bus, subway via State St At Banta Pl

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus165
    2. Take the subway from 42 St-Times Square to Prospect ParksubwayQ
    1h 44m
    $11–28
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackensack to Brooklyntaxi21.8 mi
    36 min
    $100–120

Hackensack to Brooklyn by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Hackensack to Brooklyn. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to 42 St-Times Square, then take the subway to Parkside Av. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Street to Church Av via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Penn Station in around 1h 22m.

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