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Clifton to Gaithersburg trains

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The average train between Clifton and Gaithersburg takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Gaithersburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration
246 mi
Distance
$71
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 21m
$57–153

Clifton to Gaithersburg train times

Trains run hourly between Clifton and Gaithersburg. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 7m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 54m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 18m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 55m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 12m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 56m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 16m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 11m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 6m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 54m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 19m • 3 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Clifton to Gaithersburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Gaithersburg, MD, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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