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

From Mahwah to Hackensack by bus and train

To get from Mahwah to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, take the MCL train from Mahwah station to Rutherford station. Next, 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 15 min.

75min
Train - MCL
Bus - 7676
Leaves from Mahwah

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mahwah
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rutherford
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rutherford Rail Station
    ID 13496
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Hackensack
  • 6
    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 Mahwah to Hackensack by bus and train via MCL, 709 and 780

To get from Mahwah to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MCL train from Mahwah station to Garfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 709 bus and finally take the 780 bus from Summit Ave at West Pleasantview Ave station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - MCL
Bus - 709709
Bus - 780780
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Mahwah

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mahwah
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Garfield
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Passaic St at Midland Ave
    ID 11989
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 709709
    Wait for bus
    709
    Paramus Garden St Plz
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summit Ave at West Pleasantview Ave
    ID 12221
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Englewood Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    9 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 Mahwah to Hackensack

The distance between Mahwah, New York - New Jersey and Hackensack, New York - New Jersey is approximately 25.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mahwah 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 Mahwah

Mahwah is located at Mahwah, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Franklin Tpk & Airmount Rd.

Train stations close to Mahwah:

  • Suffern
  • Ramsey Route 17
  • Ramsey Main Street

Bus stations close to Mahwah:

  • Franklin Tpk & Airmount Rd

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:

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

Bus stations close to Hackensack:

  • Hackensack Bus Terminal
  • Hackensack Bus Terminal - on Moore St
  • E Atlantic St 35' Of Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mahwah to Hackensack by bus and train via MCL, 709 and 780

To get from Mahwah to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MCL train from Mahwah station to Garfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 709 bus and finally take the 780 bus from Summit Ave at West Pleasantview Ave station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Train - MCL
Bus - 709709
Bus - 780780
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Mahwah

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Mahwah
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1158| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Garfield
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Passaic St at Midland Ave
    ID 11989
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 709709
    Wait for bus
    709
    Paramus Garden St Plz
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summit Ave at West Pleasantview Ave
    ID 12221
    11 min
  • 7
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Englewood Hospital
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    9 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 Mahwah to Hackensack?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line MCL, Bus line 76.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line MCL, Bus line 709, Bus line 780.

  • Is there a direct train between Mahwah and Hackensack?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Mahwah to Hackensack?

    The MCL train line goes from #1158| Hoboken station near Mahwah in Mahwah to Rutherford station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rutherford station near Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

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

    The total travel time between Mahwah in Mahwah and Hackensack in New York - New Jersey by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the MCL train from the #1158| Hoboken station near Mahwah in Mahwah.

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

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