How to get from New Brunswick to Hackensack by bus and train?

From New Brunswick to Hackensack by bus and train

To get from New Brunswick to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NEC train from New Brunswick station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PASC train and finally take the 712 bus from Essex St at Railroad Ave station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackensack on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - NEC
Train - PASC
Bus - 712712
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3830| Penn Station New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    51 min
  • 4
    Train - PASCPASC
    Wait for train
    PASC
    #1605| Spring Valley
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hackensack - Essex
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St at Railroad Ave
    ID 12104
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 712712
    Wait for bus
    712
    Hackensack Hackensack Tm
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hackensack Bus Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 31669
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Brunswick to Hackensack

The distance between New Brunswick, New York - New Jersey and Hackensack, New York - New Jersey is approximately 37.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick 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.

Bus And Train schedule from New Brunswick to Hackensack

To check the bus and train schedule from New Brunswick to Hackensack using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Brunswick) and destination (Hackensack), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Hackensack?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line NEC, Train line PASC, Bus line 712.

  • Is there a direct train between New Brunswick 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 36 min.

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

    The NEC train line goes from New Brunswick station near New Brunswick to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Secaucus station near Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between New Brunswick and Hackensack in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the NEC train from the New Brunswick station near New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the train at the Secaucus stop, which is closest to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

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