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How to get fromGrand Central Terminal to Cliftonby bus, train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus bus 101 / ...
    41 min
    $7–22

  2. Drive 14.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Cliftoncar car 14.8 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Bntnm / ...
    2. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Cliftontrain train Mnbn / ...
    1h 23m
    $5–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Central Terminal to Cliftontaxi taxi 14.8 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  5. Bus via West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue

    1. Take the bus from E 42 St/Park Av to West 42nd Street & 8th Avenuebus bus M42
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus bus 101 / ...
    45 min
    $10–29

  6. Bus via Center Grove Rd At Charles St

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

Grand Central Terminal to Clifton by foot and bus

Calendar538Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.6 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $7–22 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Clifton via New York Penn Station and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 23m.

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