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Clifton to Forest Hills trains

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The average train between Clifton and Forest Hills takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. The train service runs several times per day 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 44m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Clifton to Forest Hills train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Clifton and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road2h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 45m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 47m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 48m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 47m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 47m • 2 changes
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 47m • 2 changes
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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.

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  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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 17m.

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