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 NC train from Elizabeth 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 6 min.

66min
Train - NC
Train - PJL
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Elizabeth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Elizabeth
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #7816| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    19 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

Alternative route from Elizabeth to Hackensack by bus and train via NJCL, MCL and 712

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 MCL train and finally take the 712 bus from Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
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
    #7212| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1709| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    70 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
    35 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 21.18 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.

Public transit stations close to Elizabeth

Elizabeth is located at Elizabeth, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Elizabeth Arch.

Train stations close to Elizabeth:

  • Roselle Park
  • North Elizabeth
  • Union

Bus stations close to Elizabeth:

  • Elizabeth Arch
  • Broad St at Jersey St
  • Broad St at Westfield 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 Hackensack Bus Terminal.

Train stations close to Hackensack:

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

Bus stations close to Hackensack:

  • Hackensack Bus Terminal
  • Hackensack Bus Terminal - on Moore St
  • State St at Lawerence St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Elizabeth to Hackensack by bus and train via NJCL, MCL and 712

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 MCL train and finally take the 712 bus from Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
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
    #7212| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1709| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paterson
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market St at Memorial Drive, NJ Rr Station
    ID 27390
    70 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
    35 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 NC, Train line PJL, Bus line 76.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Train line NJCL, Train line MCL, Bus line 712.

  • 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 NC train line goes from #7816| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth 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 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 NC train from the #7816| New York Penn Station station near Elizabeth in Elizabeth.

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

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

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