How to get from New Brunswick to Clifton by train?

From New Brunswick to Clifton by train

To get from New Brunswick to Clifton you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Newark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Clifton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - NC
Train - NJCL
Train - MCL
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Brunswick
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3830| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3228| New York Penn Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 7
    Ride to train station Clifton
    Ride to train station
    Clifton
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Brunswick to Clifton by bus

To get from New Brunswick to Clifton you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Albany St & Spring St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 190 bus and finally take the 707 bus from Prospect St at Broadway station to Paulison Ave at Clifton Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Bus - 190190
Bus - 707707
Walk to Clifton
Leaves from Albany St & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Ave at Washington Pl
    ID 27098
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect St at Broadway
    ID 27164
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Paterson City Hall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulison Ave at Clifton Ave
    ID 26831
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Brunswick to Clifton

The distance between New Brunswick and Clifton is approximately 36.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Brunswick to Clifton by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Clifton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From New Brunswick to Clifton by bus

To get from New Brunswick to Clifton you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SUBURBAN TRANSIT bus from Albany St & Spring St station to Port Authority Bus Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 190 bus and finally take the 707 bus from Prospect St at Broadway station to Paulison Ave at Clifton Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min.

133min
Walk to bus station
Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
Bus - 190190
Bus - 707707
Walk to Clifton
Leaves from Albany St & Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Albany St & Spring St
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SUBURBAN TRANSITSUBURBAN TRANSIT
    Wait for bus
    SUBURBAN TRANSIT
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Port Authority Bus Terminal
    55 min
  • 4
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Paterson Local
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main Ave at Washington Pl
    ID 27098
    40 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Prospect St at Broadway
    ID 27164
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 707707
    Wait for bus
    707
    Paterson City Hall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Paulison Ave at Clifton Ave
    ID 26831
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Brunswick to Clifton?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line NJCL, Train line MCL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from New Brunswick to Clifton?

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Bus line SUBURBAN TRANSIT, Bus line 190, Bus line 707.

  • Is there a direct train between New Brunswick and Clifton?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Brunswick to Clifton?

    The NC train line goes from New Brunswick station near New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey to #3830| New York Penn Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till #3830| New York Penn Station station near Clifton.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Brunswick to Clifton by train?

    The total travel time between New Brunswick and Clifton by train is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Brunswick to get to Clifton?

    Get on the NC train from the New Brunswick station near New Brunswick in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New Brunswick and Clifton?

    Get off the train at the #3830| New York Penn Station station, which is closest to Clifton.

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