How to get from Elizabeth to Hackensack by bus and train?

From Elizabeth to Hackensack by bus and train

To get from Elizabeth to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Elizabeth 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 6 min. The bus and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackensack on the Moovit app.

66min
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Bus - 712712
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 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 Elizabeth to Hackensack by bus and train via NJCL, PVL and 780

To get from Elizabeth to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Elizabeth 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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackensack on the Moovit app.

70min
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Bus - 780780
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 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 Elizabeth to Hackensack

The distance between Elizabeth, New York - New Jersey and Hackensack, New York - New Jersey is approximately 20.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Hackensack

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

To get from Elizabeth to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NJCL train from Elizabeth 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 10 min. The bus and train schedule from Elizabeth may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackensack on the Moovit app.

70min
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Bus - 780780
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3506| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 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 Elizabeth to Hackensack?

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line PVL, Bus line 712.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elizabeth to Hackensack?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line PVL, Bus line 780.

  • Is there a direct train between Elizabeth and Hackensack?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Elizabeth to Hackensack?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Elizabeth to Hackensack by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Elizabeth in Elizabeth and Hackensack in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Elizabeth to get to Hackensack?

    Get on the NJCL train from the Secaucus station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Elizabeth and Hackensack?

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

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