The average train between Union and Clifton takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is a train service every few hours from Union 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 Union and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Union is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Clifton at 11:23 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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57 min • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Union to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Union station and arriving at Clifton station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Union to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Maplewood station.
Union to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Union and Clifton is 19.7 km. The road distance is 34 km.
You can take a train from Maplewood to Clifton via Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 17m.