Herndon to Clifton Trains

Herndon to Clifton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Herndon and Clifton takes 5h 33m 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 33m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: $155
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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4h 59m

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Herndon to Clifton train times

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 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:40 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
10h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 41m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 41m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 36m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

1:13 AM → 8:51 AM
7h 38m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 8m • 4 changes
7:19 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 32m • 4 changes
8:31 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:21 AM → 9:51 AM
8h 30m • 4 changes
6:43 AM → 11:51 AM
5h 8m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 56m • 4 changes
8:31 AM → 1:51 PM
5h 20m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 41m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 35m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 41m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 35m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:32 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 41m • 4 changes
7:26 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 47m • 4 changes
8:39 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 35m • 4 changes
10:09 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 6m • 4 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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