The average train between Hackensack and Clifton takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hackensack 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 Hackensack and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Hackensack is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Clifton at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hackensack to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Hackensack station and arriving at Clifton station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Hackensack to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Essex Street station.
Hackensack to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Hackensack and Clifton is 10.6 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a train from Essex Street to Clifton via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 5m.