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Forest Hills to Clifton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Forest Hills and Clifton takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Forest Hills to Clifton. 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 45m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
$17
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Forest Hills to Clifton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Forest Hills and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Clifton at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 33m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 2m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 53m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit2h 2m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 48m • 2 changes
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    Long Island Rail RoadNJ TransitNJ Transit1h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Forest Hills to Clifton? 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.

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  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Forest Hills, Queens County, NY, USA and Clifton, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Forest Hills to Clifton via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 20m.

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