The average train between Elizabeth and Clifton takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is an hourly train service from Elizabeth to Clifton. 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 Elizabeth and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Elizabeth is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Clifton at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elizabeth to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Elizabeth station and arriving at Clifton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Elizabeth to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Elizabeth station.
Elizabeth to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Elizabeth and Clifton is 22 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Elizabeth to Clifton via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 7m.