The average train between Clifton and Boston takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Boston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Clifton and Boston. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Boston at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Boston. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Clifton to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Clifton to Boston train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Clifton and Boston is 307.2 km. The road distance is 392 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 44m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.