How to get from Hackensack to Manhattan by bus and subway?

From Hackensack to Manhattan by bus and subway

To get from Hackensack to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, take the 168 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the 2 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Bus - 168168
Subway - 2
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hackensack
  • 2
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    168t New York Turnpike Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - 2
    Wait for subway
    2
    Flatbush Av-Brooklyn College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hackensack to Manhattan by bus and subway via 76, 162 and 3

To get from Hackensack to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 76 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Polifly Rd at Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 162 bus and finally take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Bus - 162162
Subway - 3
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Polifly Rd at Essex St
    ID 12187
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    New York Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hackensack to Manhattan

The distance between Hackensack, New York - New Jersey and Manhattan, New York - New Jersey is approximately 18.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hackensack to Manhattan by bus and subway, 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 Hackensack

Hackensack is located at Hackensack, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Hackensack Bus Terminal.

Train stations close to Hackensack:

  • Teterboro - Williams Avenue
  • Hackensack - Essex
  • New Bridge Landing

Bus stations close to Hackensack:

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

Public transit stations close to Manhattan, New York - New Jersey

Manhattan is located at Manhattan, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is World Trade Center.

Subway stations close to Manhattan:

  • World Trade Center
  • Park Place
  • City Hall

Bus stations close to Manhattan:

  • Broadway/Park Pl
  • Broadway/Murray St
  • Murray St & Broadway

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hackensack to Manhattan by bus and subway via 76, 162 and 3

To get from Hackensack to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 76 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Polifly Rd at Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 162 bus and finally take the 3 subway from Times Sq-42 St station to Park Place station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Bus - 162162
Subway - 3
Walk to Manhattan
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Hackensack Bus Terminal
    ID 12129
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Newark Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Polifly Rd at Essex St
    ID 12187
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 162162
    Wait for bus
    162
    New York Express
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Subway - 3
    Wait for subway
    3
    New Lots Av
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Place
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Manhattan
    Walk to
    Manhattan
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack to Manhattan?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 168, Subway line 2.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line 162, Subway line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hackensack and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hackensack to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    The 168 bus line goes from 168t New York Turnpike Express station near Hackensack to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Port Authority Bus Terminal station near Manhattan in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Hackensack to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Hackensack and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey by bus and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hackensack to get to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 168 bus from the 168t New York Turnpike Express stop near Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hackensack and Manhattan in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal station, which is closest to Manhattan in New York - New Jersey.

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