The average train between Clifton and Merrick takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Merrick. 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 Merrick. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Merrick at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Clifton to Merrick? 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 Merrick. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Merrick station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Clifton to Merrick train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Merrick train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Merrick station.
The distance between Clifton and Merrick is 56 km. The road distance is 64 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Merrick via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 52m.