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How to get fromLong Island City to Cliftonby subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Long Island City to Clifton by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminalsubway subway E
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus bus 101 / ...
    46 min
    $10–25

  2. Drive 16.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Long Island City to Cliftoncar car 16.9 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Court Sq-23 St to 34 St-Herald Sqsubway subway F / ...
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain train Nec / ...
    3. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Cliftontrain train
    1h 23m
    $7–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Long Island City to Cliftontaxi taxi 16.9 mi
    26 min
    $60–75

Long Island City to Clifton by subway and bus

Calendar538Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 58.7 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Long Island City, NY, USA and Clifton, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Long Island City to Clifton. However, you can take the subway to 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Court Sq-23 St to Clifton via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 1h 23m.

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