The average train between Manhattan and Clifton takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manhattan 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 Manhattan and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Clifton at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Clifton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34 min.
Manhattan to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Manhattan to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Manhattan and Clifton is 18.6 km. The road distance is 22 km.
You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Clifton via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 1m.