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Clifton to Forest Hills trains

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The average train between Clifton and Forest Hills takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Forest Hills. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Clifton to Forest Hills train times

Trains run hourly between Clifton and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 11m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 6m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 11m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 2m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 49m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 3m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 3m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 4m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 3m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 55m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Clifton to Forest Hills? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Clifton to Forest Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Clifton to Forest Hills via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 16m.

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