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.

When to visit Hackensack

Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 199
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in February
Estimated hotel price
S$ 199
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around S$ 13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about S$ 7 for a 1h 20m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 169 km and will cost you around S$ 7. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 322 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around S$ 13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about S$ 7 for a 1h 20m 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 169 km and will cost you around S$ 7. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about S$ 12 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Hackensack

Airlines serving Hackensack

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 224+
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 311+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 206+
Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 192+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
S$ 208+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newark Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
S$ 156+

Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.43. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.43. 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 Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.