The average train between Clifton and Midtown Manhattan takes 1h 4m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to Midtown 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 Midtown Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Midtown Manhattan at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


47 min • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


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47 min • 2 changes


53 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Midtown Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Midtown Manhattan station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Clifton to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
The distance between Clifton and Midtown Manhattan is 19.2 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to 5 Av/53 St via Secaucus Upper Level, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 56 min.