Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hackensack travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hackensack

With a population of 43 010, Hackensack is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States.

Where to Eat in Hackensack

If you’re looking for affordable options, Morton's The Steakhouse - Hackensack (One Riverside Square) and Maggiano's - Hackensack (70 Riverside Square) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in March
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in March
Estimated hotel price
$254
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hackensack

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 57m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bethesda, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 15h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 57m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 46m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 km from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Ace and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Bus, CoachRun and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bethesda, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,891 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,935 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,209 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.03 and $32.04. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.01 per litre in Hackensack (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.03 and $32.04. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.