There are 5 ways to get from Hackensack to Watchung by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain Pasc
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain Rarv
1h 44m$20–48Drive 30.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Watchungcar 30.6 mi
45 min$6–9Line 76 bus, train
- Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Stationbus 76
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain Rarv
2h 16m$18–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hackensack to Watchungtaxi 30.6 mi
45 min$120–150Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Oneida Avebus 114 / ...
2h 49m$27–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Watchung is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Watchung is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Watchung. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Watchung. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Plainfield via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Hackensack and Watchung is 33 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Watchung without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $19 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Hackensack to Watchung, including transfers.
Hackensack to Watchung bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Watchung train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Watchung is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $19 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $70 and takes 2h 49m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Watchung, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Essex Street to Watchung via Secaucus Upper Level, Newark Penn Station, and Plainfield in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Watchung via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave in around 2h 49m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Level
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
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
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Oneida Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
Mexico Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914-968-6666
- Website
- mexicocs.com
Ernie's & Yorktown Car Service
- Phone
- +1 914 666 7379
Empire Ride Inc
- Phone
- +1 914 290 5400
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More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Watchung bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Watchung train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Lower Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Watchung is 31 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Hackensack to Watchung.
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