Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hackensack travel guide

Hackensack Tourism | Hackensack Guide

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
S$ 191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 191
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 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 46m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 48. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Hackensack, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 15 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Hackensack from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Philadelphia takes 1h 46m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hackensack is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 9 miles from Hackensack. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 48. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,500 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 178+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 222+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 109+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 167+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newark Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
S$ 113+
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Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay S$ 1.12 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$ 13.34 and S$ 17.79. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.12 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$ 13.34 and S$ 17.79. 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.