How to get from East Rutherford to Hackettstown by bus and train?

From East Rutherford to Hackettstown by bus and train

To get from East Rutherford to Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey, take the 76 bus from Hackensack St at Winter Pl station to University Ave at Lackawanna Ave station. Next, take the MEL train from Newark Broad St station to Hackettstown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The bus and train schedule from East Rutherford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackettstown on the Moovit app.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Train - MEL
Leaves from Hackensack St at Winter Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hackensack St at Winter Pl
    ID 32097
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Ave at Lackawanna Ave
    ID 19046
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newark Broad St
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0851| Hackettstown
  • 6
    Ride to train station Hackettstown
    Ride to train station
    Hackettstown
    117 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From East Rutherford to Hackettstown by train

To get from East Rutherford to Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey, take the MCL train from Rutherford station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Hackettstown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from East Rutherford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackettstown on the Moovit app.

202min
Walk to train station
Train - MCL
Train - MEL
Leaves from Rutherford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rutherford
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1254| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0851| Hackettstown
  • 5
    Ride to train station Hackettstown
    Ride to train station
    Hackettstown
    135 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from East Rutherford to Hackettstown

The distance between East Rutherford, New York - New Jersey and Hackettstown, New York - New Jersey is approximately 59.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from East Rutherford to Hackettstown 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 East Rutherford to Hackettstown

To check the bus and train schedule from East Rutherford to Hackettstown using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (East Rutherford) and destination (Hackettstown), 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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From East Rutherford to Hackettstown by train

To get from East Rutherford to Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey, take the MCL train from Rutherford station to Hoboken Terminal station. Next, take the MEL train from Hoboken Terminal station to Hackettstown station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 22 min. The bus and train schedule from East Rutherford may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Hackettstown on the Moovit app.

202min
Walk to train station
Train - MCL
Train - MEL
Leaves from Rutherford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rutherford
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1254| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hoboken Terminal
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - MELMEL
    Wait for train
    MEL
    #0851| Hackettstown
  • 5
    Ride to train station Hackettstown
    Ride to train station
    Hackettstown
    135 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from East Rutherford to Hackettstown?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Bus line 76, Train line MEL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from East Rutherford to Hackettstown?

    The alternative route takes 202 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line MEL.

  • Is there a direct bus between East Rutherford and Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from East Rutherford to Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey?

    The 76 bus line goes from Hackensack St at Winter Pl station near East Rutherford to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Newark Penn Station station near Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from East Rutherford to Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between East Rutherford and Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near East Rutherford to get to Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 76 bus from the Hackensack St at Winter Pl stop near East Rutherford in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between East Rutherford and Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Newark Penn Station station, which is closest to Hackettstown in New York - New Jersey.

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