How to get from Highland Park to Hackensack by bus and train?

From Highland Park to Hackensack by bus and train

To get from Highland Park to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PJL train and finally take the 76 bus from Rutherford Rail Station station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NC
Train - PJL
Bus - 7676
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Brunswick
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #8816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    43 min
  • 4
    Train - PJLPJL
    Wait for train
    PJL
    #0071| Port Jervis
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rutherford
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
    ID 13496
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Hackensack
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hackensack Bus Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 31669
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Highland Park to Hackensack by bus

To get from Highland Park to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Albany St & Spring St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 167 bus and finally take the 182 bus from Degraw Ave at Gifford Pl station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Bus - 167167
Bus - 182182
Leaves from Albany St & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167q New Milford
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Degraw Ave at Gifford Pl
    ID 13648
    26 min
  • 6
    Bus - 182182
    Wait for bus
    182
    Hackensack
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Hackensack Bus Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 31669
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Highland Park to Hackensack

The distance between Highland Park, New York - New Jersey and Hackensack, New York - New Jersey is approximately 39.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Park to Hackensack by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Highland Park

Highland Park is located at Highland Park, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Somerset St at George St.

Train stations close to Highland Park:

  • Edison
  • Jersey Avenue
  • New Brunswick

Bus stations close to Highland Park:

  • Somerset St at George St
  • George St at Albany St
  • Raritan Ave at N. Second Ave

Public transit stations close to Hackensack, New York - New Jersey

Hackensack is located at Hackensack, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is State St at Trinity Pl.

Train stations close to Hackensack:

  • Hackensack - Anderson St
  • New Bridge Landing
  • Hackensack - Essex

Bus stations close to Hackensack:

  • State St at Trinity Pl
  • E Atlantic St 35' Of Main St
  • Court St at Main St, County Court

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From Highland Park to Hackensack by bus

To get from Highland Park to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Albany St & Spring St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 167 bus and finally take the 182 bus from Degraw Ave at Gifford Pl station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Bus - 167167
Bus - 182182
Leaves from Albany St & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 167167
    Wait for bus
    167
    167q New Milford
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Degraw Ave at Gifford Pl
    ID 13648
    26 min
  • 6
    Bus - 182182
    Wait for bus
    182
    Hackensack
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Hackensack Bus Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 31669
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Highland Park to Hackensack?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line PJL, Bus line 76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Highland Park to Hackensack?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT, Bus line 167, Bus line 182.

  • Is there a direct train between Highland Park and Hackensack in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Highland Park to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey?

    The NC train line goes from New Brunswick station near Highland Park to #8816| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #8816| New York Penn Station station near Hackensack in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Highland Park to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Highland Park and Hackensack in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Highland Park to get to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the NC train from the New Brunswick station near Highland Park in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Highland Park and Hackensack in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the train at the #8816| New York Penn Station stop, which is closest to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

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