The average train between Clifton and Lower Manhattan takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Clifton to Lower Manhattan. 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 Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Lower Manhattan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Clifton to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Clifton and Lower Manhattan is 20.7 km. The road distance is 26 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Prince St via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 55 min.