How to get from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 168 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 4 bus from Deer Park LIRR station to Smith Haven Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Bus - 168168
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 44
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hackensack, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    168t New York Turnpike Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deer Park
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deer Park LIRR
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Smith Haven Mall Via Brentwood Railroad
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Smith Haven Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 168, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 51

To get from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 168 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 51 bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR station to Smith Haven Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Bus - 168168
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hackensack, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    168t New York Turnpike Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ronkonkoma
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ronkonkoma LIRR
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Port Jefferson Station Via Smith Haven Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Smith Haven Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny

The distance between Hackensack, Nj, New York - New Jersey and St. James, Ny, New York - New Jersey is approximately 69.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny 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 Hackensack, Nj

Hackensack, Nj is located at Hackensack, Nj, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is E Atlantic St 35' Of Main St.

Train stations close to Hackensack, Nj:

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

Bus stations close to Hackensack, Nj:

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

Public transit stations close to St. James, Ny, New York - New Jersey

St. James, Ny is located at St. James, Ny, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Smith Haven Mall.

Train stations close to St. James, Ny:

  • St. James

Bus stations close to St. James, Ny:

  • Smith Haven Mall
  • Middle Country Rd/Moriches Rd
  • Middle Country Rd/Cambon Pl

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 168, RONKONKOMA BRANCH and 51

To get from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 168 bus from Hackensack Bus Terminal station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RONKONKOMA BRANCH train and finally take the 51 bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR station to Smith Haven Mall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Bus - 168168
Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCH
Bus - 5151
Leaves from Hackensack Bus Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Hackensack, Nj
  • 2
    Bus - 168168
    Wait for bus
    168
    168t New York Turnpike Express
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    34 St-Penn Station
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - RONKONKOMA BRANCHRONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Wait for train
    RONKONKOMA BRANCH
    Ronkonkoma
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ronkonkoma
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ronkonkoma LIRR
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Port Jefferson Station Via Smith Haven Mall
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Smith Haven Mall
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Haven Mall
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line 168, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 4.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 168, Bus line RONKONKOMA BRANCH, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hackensack, Nj and St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey?

    The 168 bus line goes from 168t New York Turnpike Express station near Hackensack, Nj to Port Authority Drop Off station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Port Authority Drop Off station near St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Hackensack, Nj to St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Hackensack, Nj and St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey by bus and train is about 3 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hackensack, Nj to get to St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hackensack, Nj and St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the Port Authority Drop Off stop, which is closest to St. James, Ny in New York - New Jersey.

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