What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Clifton?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Clifton is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Clifton?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Clifton is to fly and bus which takes 2h 26m and costs $100 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Clifton?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Washington and arriving at Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Washington to Clifton?

The distance between Washington and Clifton is 226 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Clifton without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Clifton without a car is to train and line 72 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $120 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Washington to Clifton?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Washington to Clifton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Clifton bus from?

Washington to Clifton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.

Bus or fly from Washington to Clifton?

The best way to get from Washington to Clifton is to bus via New York which takes 4h 59m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $900 - $1,400 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Washington to Clifton bus arrive?

Washington to Clifton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.

Can I drive from Washington to Clifton?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Clifton is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Washington to Clifton.

Where can I stay near Clifton?

There are 3459+ hotels available in Clifton.

Washington to Clifton - 7 ways to travel via train, line 72 bus, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington to Clifton by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Train, line 72 bus
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Broad St At Highview Dr#bus 72
3h 50m
$120–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
5h 8m
$37–66
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
4h 59m
$63–119
Drive 226.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Cliftoncar 226.1 mi
4h 17m
$42–60
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus
2h 26m
$107–697
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
2. Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
3. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain
4. Take the train from Secaucus Lower Level to Cliftontrain
2h 56m
$943–1,286
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
2h 51m
$938–1,360

Washington to Clifton by train and bus

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Clifton, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Washington to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via New York and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) every 3 hours.

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