The average train between Herndon and Clifton takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Herndon 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.
Trains run hourly between Herndon and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Clifton at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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5h 29m • 4 changes




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7h 38m • 4 changes




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4h 56m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Herndon station and arriving at Clifton station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Herndon to Clifton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Herndon to Clifton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Herndon and Clifton is 345.9 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.