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Clifton to North Plainfield trains

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The average train between Clifton and North Plainfield takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to North Plainfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 28m
Duration
30 mi
Distance
$19
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Clifton to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
  2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Plainfieldtrain train Rarv
1h 42m
$9–38

Clifton to North Plainfield train times

Trains run hourly between Clifton and North Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:50 PM which arrives into North Plainfield at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit3h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 24m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 1m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 26m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 59m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 36m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Clifton to North Plainfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 29.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and North Plainfield, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Clifton to Plainfield via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 42m.

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