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
$252
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$252
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 22h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 39m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $28. From Albany, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 241 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 22h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 39m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $28. From Albany, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,659 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,154 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,079 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,463 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,361 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.46 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 $17.52 and $23.36. 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, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.