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, Oceanaire Seafood Room - Hackensack (175 Riverside Square) and EMMA in Hackensack (240 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
$242
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
$242
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 20h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 38m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 113 km and will cost you around $33. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 314 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 20h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 38m 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 Thrifty and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 113 km and will cost you around $33. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (7,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,356 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,822 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,671 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,958 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,365 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,898 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,225 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,392 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hackensack, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hackensack, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.