How to get from Hackensack to Newark by bus and light rail?

From Hackensack to Newark by bus and light rail

To get from Hackensack to Newark in New York - New Jersey, take the 76 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Raymond Blvd at Washington St station. Next, take the NLR light rail from Washington Street station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Hackensack may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

77min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
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
    Raymond Blvd at Washington St
    ID 18844
    61 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Washington Street
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hackensack to Newark by bus and light rail via 780, 74 and NLR

To get from Hackensack to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 780 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Main Ave at Prospect St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 74 bus and finally take the NLR light rail from Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Hackensack may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

75min
Bus - 780780
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hackensack
  • 2
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Ave at Prospect St
    ID 27097
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Prospect St
    ID 27111
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Newark Lt Rail Branch Brook Park Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hackensack to Newark

The distance between Hackensack, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 16.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hackensack to Newark by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail schedule from Hackensack to Newark

To check the bus and light rail schedule from Hackensack to Newark using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hackensack) and destination (Newark), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, 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 light rail schedules.

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Alternative route from Hackensack to Newark by bus and light rail via 780, 74 and NLR

To get from Hackensack to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 780 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Main Ave at Prospect St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 74 bus and finally take the NLR light rail from Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Hackensack may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Newark on the Moovit app.

75min
Bus - 780780
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hackensack
  • 2
    Bus - 780780
    Wait for bus
    780
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Ave at Prospect St
    ID 27097
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Prospect St
    ID 27111
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Newark Lt Rail Branch Brook Park Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line 76, Light Rail line NLR.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 780, Bus line 74, Light Rail line NLR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

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

    The 76 bus line goes from Hackensack Bus Terminal station near Hackensack to Newark Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Newark Penn Station station near Newark in New York - New Jersey.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hackensack to Newark in New York - New Jersey by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Hackensack and Newark in New York - New Jersey by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the 76 bus from the Hackensack Bus Terminal stop near Hackensack in New York - New Jersey.

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

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

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