The average train between Clifton and Gaithersburg takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. 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.
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 10:50 PM which arrives into Gaithersburg at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Clifton to Gaithersburg? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Gaithersburg. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Washington Union Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Clifton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Clifton to Gaithersburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Clifton and Gaithersburg is 321.4 km. The road distance is 371 km.
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.