How to get from Hackensack to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from Hackensack to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 165 bus from State St at Banta Pl station to Port Authority Drop Off station. Next, take the Q subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Subway - Q
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from State St at Banta Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St at Banta Pl
    ID 12216
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    165t New York Turnpike Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Drop Off
    ID 31899
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - Q
    Wait for subway
    Q
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via 165 and N

To get from Hackensack to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 165 bus from State St at Banta Pl station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the N subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Subway - N
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from State St at Banta Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St at Banta Pl
    ID 12216
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    165t New York Turnpike Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Hackensack to Upper East Side

The distance between Hackensack, Manhattan and Upper East Side, Manhattan is approximately 16.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hackensack to Upper East Side by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manhattan – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Hackensack

Hackensack is located at Bergen, NJ, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave at State St.

Train stations close to Hackensack:

  • New Bridge Landing
  • Teterboro - Williams Avenue
  • Hackensack - Anderson St

Bus stations close to Hackensack:

  • Central Ave at State St
  • State St at Salem St#
  • State St at Banta Pl

Public transit stations close to Upper East Side, Manhattan

Upper East Side is located at Upper East Side, Manhattan and the nearest public transit station is 3 Av/E 88 St.

Subway stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 96 St
  • 86 St

Bus stations close to Upper East Side:

  • 3 Av/E 88 St
  • 3 Av/E 87 St
  • 3 Av/E 86 St

Ferry stations close to Upper East Side:

  • East 90th St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 165 and N

To get from Hackensack to Upper East Side in Manhattan, take the 165 bus from State St at Banta Pl station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, take the N subway from Times Sq-42 St station to 86 St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min.

72min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 165165
Subway - N
Walk to Upper East Side
Leaves from State St at Banta Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    State St at Banta Pl
    ID 12216
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 165165
    Wait for bus
    165
    165t New York Turnpike Exp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Times Sq-42 St
    110 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - N
    Wait for subway
    N
    96 St
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    86 St
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Upper East Side
    Walk to
    Upper East Side
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hackensack to Upper East Side?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 165, Bus line Q.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hackensack to Upper East Side?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line 165, Bus line N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Hackensack and Upper East Side?

    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 Upper East Side?

    The 165 bus line goes from State St at Banta Pl station near Hackensack in Hackensack, Nj to 165t New York Turnpike Exp station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till 165t New York Turnpike Exp station near Upper East Side in Manhattan.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hackensack to Upper East Side by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Hackensack in Hackensack, Nj and Upper East Side in Manhattan by bus and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Hackensack to get to Upper East Side?

    Get on the 165 bus from the State St at Banta Pl stop near Hackensack in Hackensack, Nj.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Hackensack and Upper East Side?

    Get off the bus at the 165t New York Turnpike Exp station, which is closest to Upper East Side in Manhattan.

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