There are 5 ways to get from Rutgers University to Hackensack by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Nec
- Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Streettrain Pasc
1h 59m$5–26Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to State St At Salem Stbus 165
2h 2m$22–57Drive 39.1 mi
- Drive from Rutgers University to Hackensackcar 39.1 mi
53 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rutgers University to Hackensacktaxi 39.1 mi
53 min$150–190Train, line 76 bus
- Take the train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Hackensack Bus Terminalbus 76
2h 5m$8–21
Rutgers University to Hackensack by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rutgers University to Hackensack is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Rutgers University to Hackensack is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct bus from Rutgers University to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from Albany St & Spring St and arriving at State St At Salem St via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Rutgers University to Hackensack. However, there are services departing from New Brunswick and arriving at Essex Street via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Rutgers University and Hackensack is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Hackensack without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $4 - $26.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Rutgers University to Hackensack, including transfers.
Rutgers University to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Rutgers University to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New Brunswick station.
The best way to get from Rutgers University to Hackensack is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $4 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 2h 2m.
What companies run services between Rutgers University, NJ, USA and Hackensack, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to Essex Street via New Brunswick and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rutgers University to State St At Salem St via Albany St & Spring St and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 2m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New Brunswick to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Secaucus Lower Level to Essex Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–11
Train from New Brunswick to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $15–35
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
AZ Masood Taxi
- Phone
- +17323721246
- Website
- azmasoodtaxi.com
Edison Cab and Transportation
- Phone
- +17326485780
Edison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 732-201-5555
- Website
- edisontaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Rutgers University to Hackensack bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rutgers University to Hackensack train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rutgers University to Hackensack is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Rutgers University to Hackensack.
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