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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon and Clifton takes 5h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. 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.

5h 39m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
$155
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Herndon to Clifton train times

Trains run hourly between Herndon and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Herndon is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Clifton at 9:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 47m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 35m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 18m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 40m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 40m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 47m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 35m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 47m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 35m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit7h 29m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 15m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 35m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 55m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 13m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 54m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 54m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 41m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 47m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 20m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 3m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Herndon 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.

Map of how to get from Herndon to Clifton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Clifton, NJ, USA?

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.

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