The average train between Clifton and Plainfield takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton to 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.
Trains run hourly between Clifton and 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 Plainfield at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Plainfield station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Clifton to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Clifton and Plainfield is 32.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Netherwood via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station in around 1h 40m.