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How to get fromHackensack to Watchungby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Pasc
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    1h 45m
    $20–48

  2. Drive 30.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hackensack to Watchungcar car 30.6 mi
    45 min
    $6–9

  3. Line 76 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal - On Moore St to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
    2h 16m
    $18–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackensack to Watchungtaxi taxi 30.6 mi
    45 min
    $120–150

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 165
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Mountain Ave At Oneida Avebus bus 114 / ...
    2h 49m
    $27–67

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Map of how to get from Hackensack to Watchung.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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 45m. 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.

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