The average train between Clifton and Queens takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Clifton to Queens. 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 every 4 hours between Clifton and Queens. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Queens at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Queens. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Jamaica station via Secaucus Lower Level station and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Clifton to Queens train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Queens train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Clifton and Queens is 33.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Jamaica via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 1m.