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Clifton to Forest Hills trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Clifton and Forest Hills takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. 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 55m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Clifton to Forest Hills train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 49m • 2 changes
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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
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 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
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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road1h 12m • 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 55m

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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