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Clifton to Forest Hills trains

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The average train between Clifton and Forest Hills takes 1h 54m 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 54m
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 2:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitLong Island Rail Road6h 57m • 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 1, 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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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

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 54m

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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