There are 5 ways to get from Hackensack to Fairfield University by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal144 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfield-Black RockNew Haven
2h 52m$20–41Drive 52.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Fairfield University52.8 mi
1h 10m$10–14Bus, train via State St At Banta Pl
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfield-Black RockNew Haven
3h 38m$24–54Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus StopGreyhound US0255s
5h 18m$21–48Train
- Take the train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn StationNec / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Stamford to Fairfield-Black Rock
3h 36m$19–584
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Fairfield University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Fairfield University is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Fairfield University. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Kings Hwy. Cutoff at 1296 Kings Hwy. Cutoff via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Fairfield University. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Fairfield-Black Rock via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Hackensack and Fairfield University is 103 miles. The road distance is 53.1 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Fairfield University without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 52m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Hackensack to Fairfield University, including transfers.
Hackensack to Fairfield University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Fairfield University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Fairfield University is to bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $600 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Fairfield University, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Fairfield University via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Bridgeport Transportation Center, and Kings Hwy. Cutoff at 1296 Kings Hwy. Cutoff in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Street to Fairfield University via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, and Fairfield-Black Rock in around 3h 36m.
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- Phone
- 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Fairfield-Black Rock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $14–16
- Peak
- $19–22
Train from Stamford to Fairfield-Black Rock
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–10
- Peak
- $12–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Essex Street to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–10
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $6–19
Bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Fairfield University bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Fairfield University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Fairfield University is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Hackensack to Fairfield University.
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