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 January
Estimated hotel price
$250
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$250
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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 13m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 153 km and will cost you around $28. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 233 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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 13m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 153 km and will cost you around $28. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,570 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.76 and $23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.76 and $23.68. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.