The average train between Clifton and Metuchen takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 55 min. There is an hourly train service from Clifton to Metuchen. 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 Metuchen. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Metuchen at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Metuchen. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Metuchen station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Clifton to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Metuchen train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Metuchen station.
The distance between Clifton and Metuchen is 38.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Metuchen via Secaucus Upper Level in around 1h 15m.