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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hackensack in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 209
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 18h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 01m 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 Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Hartford, the ticket costs about S$ 60 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 18h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hackensack, followed by Acela. The train journey from Hackensack to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 01m 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 Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hackensack, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hackensack takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 24. From Hartford, the ticket costs about S$ 60 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Hackensack

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Hackensack

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,773 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,720 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,254 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,851 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hackensack

Most booked hotels in Hackensack

TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 147+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 166+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 118+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 151+
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Best Western Plus Newark Airport West
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 144+
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Hiring a car in Hackensack

Expect to pay S$ 1.08 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$ 12.96 and S$ 17.28. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.08 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$ 12.96 and S$ 17.28. 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, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.