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There are 4 ways to get from Hackensack to Empire State Building by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 144 / ...
    39 min
    $7–21
  2. Drive  13.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hackensack to Empire State Buildingcar car 13.5 mi
    20 min
    $3–4
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Essex Street to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Pasc
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    45 min
    $6–24
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hackensack to Empire State Buildingtaxi taxi 13.5 mi
    20 min
    $50–65

Hackensack to Empire State Building by bus and foot

Calendar227Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Hackensack, NJ, USA and Empire State Building, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Polifly Rd At Essex St to Port Authority Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–21 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Essex Street to Empire State Building via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 45 min.

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