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
$256
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
$256
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 34h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 27m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $57. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $43 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 34h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 27m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around $57. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.04 and $24.05. 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.51 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 $18.04 and $24.05. 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.