The average train between Princeton and Clifton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton 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 Princeton and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 1:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Clifton at 1:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at Clifton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Princeton to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Secaucus Upper Level station.
The distance between Princeton and Clifton is 70.4 km. The road distance is 88 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Princeton Jct. to Secaucus Upper Level every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 6m.