The average train between Metuchen and Clifton takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Metuchen 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 Metuchen and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Metuchen is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Clifton at 12:35 AM. 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 Metuchen to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Metuchen station and arriving at Clifton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Metuchen to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Metuchen station.
Metuchen to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Metuchen and Clifton is 38.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a train from Metuchen to Clifton via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 32m.