There are 6 ways to get from Hackensack to Waterbury by bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 144 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
4h 58m$32–71Drive 85.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hackensack to Waterburycar 85.1 mi
1h 47m$16–23Bus
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
5h 58m$21–70Train
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
4h 58m$31–72Bus, train via Grand Central Terminal
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
5h 13m$36–72Bus, train via State St At Banta Pl
- Take the bus from State St At Banta Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 165
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
6h 14m$28–60
Hackensack to Waterbury by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hackensack to Waterbury is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Hackensack to Waterbury is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from Hackensack to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from State St At Banta Pl and arriving at Grand St @ State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Essex Street and arriving at Waterbury via Secaucus Upper Level, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Hackensack and Waterbury is 139 miles. The road distance is 85.6 miles.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Waterbury without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Hackensack to Waterbury, including transfers.
Hackensack to Waterbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from State St At Banta Pl station.
Hackensack to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Hackensack to Waterbury is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs $20 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from State St At Banta Pl to Grand St @ State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New Haven Union Station, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Street to Waterbury via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 4h 58m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $8–210
- Business Class
- $50–250
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 Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–12
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–17
- Peak
- $20–23
- 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to New Haven Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
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More Questions & Answers
Hackensack to Waterbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Hackensack to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hackensack to Waterbury is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Hackensack to Waterbury.
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