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, Maggiano's - Hackensack (70 Riverside Square) and Stony Hill Inn - NJ (231 Polifly Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Forte Ristorante (160 Prospect Ave) and Caps On Main (240 Main Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Hackensack.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in March
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in March
Estimated hotel price
$192
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 only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 39m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Empire Coach Line, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 177 km and will cost you around $15. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 443 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 only carrier operating train routes to Hackensack. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 39m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Empire Coach Line, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 177 km and will cost you around $15. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (3,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,781 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,134 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (886 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,379 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,465 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,629 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (315 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 $18.50 and $24.66. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 $18.50 and $24.66. The most frequently booked car type in Hackensack is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.