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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 83 bus from River St at Anderson St station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to train station
Train - NJCL
Train - PVL
Bus - 8383
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
    #3230| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - PVLPVL
    Wait for train
    PVL
    #1651| New Bridge Landing
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hackensack - Anderson St
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St at Anderson St
    ID 12205
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Hackensack
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Hackensack Bus Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12208
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Perth Amboy to Hackensack by bus

To get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 116 bus from Smith St at High St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the 772 bus from Moonachie Rd at Moonachie Ave station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 116116
Bus - 161161
Bus - 772772
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Smith St at High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith St at High St
    ID 23770
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    73 min
  • 4
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonachie Rd at Moonachie Ave
    ID 12718
    16 min
  • 6
    Bus - 772772
    Wait for bus
    772
    772g Bergen Comm Coll Via Gotham Parkway
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    16 min
  • 8
    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 34.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 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.

Public transit stations close to Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy is located at Perth Amboy, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Smith St at High St.

Train stations close to Perth Amboy:

  • Perth Amboy

Bus stations close to Perth Amboy:

  • Smith St at High St
  • Rector St at Fayette St
  • Rector St at Smith St

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 River St at Salem St.

Train stations close to Hackensack:

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

Bus stations close to Hackensack:

  • River St at Salem St
  • Court St at Main St, County Court
  • Bridge St at Main St

From Perth Amboy to Hackensack by bus

To get from Perth Amboy to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 116 bus from Smith St at High St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 161 bus and finally take the 772 bus from Moonachie Rd at Moonachie Ave station to Hackensack Bus Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 116116
Bus - 161161
Bus - 772772
Walk to Hackensack
Leaves from Smith St at High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith St at High St
    ID 23770
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 116116
    Wait for bus
    116
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    73 min
  • 4
    Bus - 161161
    Wait for bus
    161
    Paterson
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moonachie Rd at Moonachie Ave
    ID 12718
    16 min
  • 6
    Bus - 772772
    Wait for bus
    772
    772g Bergen Comm Coll Via Gotham Parkway
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    16 min
  • 8
    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 77 minutes, using Bus line NJCL, Bus line PVL, Bus line 83.

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

    The alternative route takes 131 minutes, using Bus line 116, Bus line 161, Bus line 772.

  • 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 17 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 #3230| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till #3230| 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 17 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 #3230| New York Penn Station stop, which is closest to Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.