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How to get fromClifton to Grand Central Terminalby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Clifton to Grand Central Terminal by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus via E 42 St/Madison Av

    best
    1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    45 min
    $11–31

  2. Drive  14.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Clifton to Grand Central Terminalcar car 14.9 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Clifton to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train Mnbn / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to New York Penn Stationtrain train Njcl / ...
    59 min
    $6–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Clifton to Grand Central Terminaltaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    22 min
    $55–70

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Allwood Rd At Champlin Ct to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    47 min
    $8–24

  6. Bus via Center Grove Rd At Charles St

    1. Take the bus from Center Grove Rd At Charles St to Grand Central Terminalbus bus Essex Express from NYC
    55 min
    $28–40

Clifton to Grand Central Terminal by bus and foot

Calendar460Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.5 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Clifton, NJ, USA and Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Allwood Rd At Hepburn Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $8–24 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Clifton to Grand Central Terminal via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 59 min.

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