The average train between Jackson Heights and Clifton takes 1h and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Jackson Heights is at 11:56 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. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 8m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Jackson Heights 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.
No, there is no direct train from Jackson Heights to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Jackson Heights station and arriving at Clifton station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Jackson Heights to Clifton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Woodside station.
Jackson Heights to Clifton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Jackson Heights and Clifton is 26.1 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Woodside to Clifton via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 17m.