The average train between Queens and Clifton takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Queens 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 every 2 hours between Queens and Clifton. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Queens is at 11:31 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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Queens 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 Queens to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Jamaica station and arriving at Clifton station via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Upper Level station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Queens to Clifton train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Queens to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Clifton station.
The distance between Queens and Clifton is 33.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Jamaica to Clifton via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 25m.