There are 5 ways to get from Clifton to Elkton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
4h 42m$73–136Drive 138.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Clifton to Elktoncar 138.6 mi
2h 37m$26–37Line 72 bus, train, line 006 bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Stationbus 72
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmingtontrain
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Newark Transit Hubbus 006 / ...
5h 19m$31–663Bus
- Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Newarkbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
5h 41m$37–70Bus, line 006 bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
- Take the bus from Wilmington Tc to Newark Transit Hubbus 006 / ...
6h 40m$26–42
Clifton to Elkton by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Clifton to Elkton is to bus and line 006 bus which costs $26 - $45 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Clifton to Elkton is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Clifton to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via New York Midtown and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Clifton and arriving at Newark Amtrak via Secaucus Upper Level and Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Clifton and Elkton is 144 miles. The road distance is 139.5 miles.
The best way to get from Clifton to Elkton without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Clifton to Elkton, including transfers.
Clifton to Elkton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct station.
Clifton to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Clifton to Elkton is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Newark Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $65–110 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 5h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Broad St At Highview Dr to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
Bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
- Phone
- +1 800-652-3278
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Newark Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
Bus from Wilmington Tc to Newark Transit Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- DART
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Clifton to Elkton bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Clifton to Elkton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clifton to Elkton is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Clifton to Elkton.
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