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Herndon to Clifton trains

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The average train between Herndon and Clifton takes 5h 29m 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 29m
Duration
251 mi
Distance
$73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
4h 58m
$57–155

Herndon to Clifton train times

Trains run hourly between Herndon and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 1:21 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 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 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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Departing Saturday, October 10, 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 8m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 32m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit4h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 30m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 8m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 56m • 4 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 20m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Herndon to Clifton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 250.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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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