How to get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack by bus and train?

From Perth Amboy to Hackensack by bus and train

To get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Perth Amboy station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL 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 37 min. The bus and train schedule from Perth Amboy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackensack on the Moovit app.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Bus - 712712
Leaves from Perth Amboy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth Amboy
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3326| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #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

Alternative route from Perth Amboy to Hackensack by bus and train via NJCL, PVL and 780

To get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Perth Amboy station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL train and finally take the 780 bus from Essex St at Railroad Ave station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Perth Amboy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackensack on the Moovit app.

101min
Walk to train station
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Bus - 780780
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Perth Amboy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth Amboy
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3326| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #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 - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Englewood Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hackensack
    Walk to
    Hackensack
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Perth Amboy to Hackensack

The distance between Perth Amboy, New York - New Jersey and Hackensack, New York - New Jersey is approximately 33.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy to Hackensack

To check the bus and train schedule from Perth Amboy to Hackensack using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Perth Amboy) 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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Alternative route from Perth Amboy to Hackensack by bus and train via NJCL, PVL and 780

To get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Perth Amboy station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PVL train and finally take the 780 bus from Essex St at Railroad Ave station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The bus and train schedule from Perth Amboy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackensack on the Moovit app.

101min
Walk to train station
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Bus - 780780
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Perth Amboy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth Amboy
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3326| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #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 - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Englewood Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Hackensack
    Walk to
    Hackensack
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line PVL, Bus line 712.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line PVL, Bus line 780.

  • Is there a direct train between Perth Amboy 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 37 min.

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

    The NJCL train line goes from Perth Amboy station near Perth Amboy to #3326| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #3326| New York Penn Station station near Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Perth Amboy and Hackensack in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

    Get on the NJCL train from the Perth Amboy station near Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey.

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

    Get off the train at the #3326| New York Penn Station stop, which is closest to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

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