The average train between Clifton and Manhattan takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 34 min. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Manhattan. 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 Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Manhattan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
Clifton to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Clifton and Manhattan is 18.6 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to New York Penn Station via Secaucus Upper Level in around 37 min.