What is the cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Hackensack?

The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Hackensack is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Metuchen to Hackensack?

The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Hackensack is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Metuchen and Hackensack?

No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at State St At Salem St# via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Metuchen and Hackensack?

No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Essex Street via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Metuchen to Hackensack?

The distance between Metuchen and Hackensack is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.5 miles.

How do I travel from Metuchen to Hackensack without a car?

The best way to get from Metuchen to Hackensack without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Metuchen to Hackensack?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Metuchen to Hackensack, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metuchen to Hackensack bus from?

Metuchen to Hackensack bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.

Where do I catch the Metuchen to Hackensack train from?

Metuchen to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.

Train or bus from Metuchen to Hackensack?

The best way to get from Metuchen to Hackensack is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Metuchen to Hackensack bus arrive?

Metuchen to Hackensack bus services, operated by Suburban Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Metuchen to Hackensack train arrive?

Metuchen to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Level station.

Can I drive from Metuchen to Hackensack?

Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Hackensack is 32 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Metuchen to Hackensack.

Where can I stay near Hackensack?

There are 3182+ hotels available in Hackensack.

Metuchen to Hackensack - 5 ways to travel via train, line 76 bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
2. Take the train from Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain Pasc
1h 45m
$5–24
Train, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Hackensack Bus Terminalbus 76
1h 51m
$5–20
Drive 32.3 mi
1. Drive from Metuchen to Hackensackcar 32.3 mi
46 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Metuchen to Hackensacktaxi 32.3 mi
46 min
$140–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem St#bus 165
2h 50m
$37–65

Metuchen to Hackensack by train

106Weekly Trains

1h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Metuchen to Hackensack.

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Distance: 31.4 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Metuchen to Essex Street via Frank R Lautenberg Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to State St At Salem St# via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 50m.

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