How to get from New Brunswick to Clifton by train?

From New Brunswick to Clifton by train

To get from New Brunswick to Clifton in Clifton, take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Secaucus station. Next, take the MCL train from Secaucus station to Clifton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Clifton on the Moovit app.

63min
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3932| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1207| Waldwick
  • 5
    Ride to train station Clifton
    Ride to train station
    Clifton
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From New Brunswick to Clifton by bus, light rail and train

To get from New Brunswick to Clifton you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Broad St at Colfax Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Clifton on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - NC
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Clifton
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3714| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Colfax Ave
    ID 26678
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    1 mi • 21 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 36.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 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.

Train schedule from New Brunswick to Clifton

To check the train schedule from New Brunswick to Clifton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Brunswick) and destination (Clifton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest train schedules.

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From New Brunswick to Clifton by bus, light rail and train

To get from New Brunswick to Clifton you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the NC train from New Brunswick station to Newark Penn Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the 72 bus from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Broad St at Colfax Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The train schedule from New Brunswick may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Clifton on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - NC
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Clifton
Leaves from New Brunswick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    New Brunswick
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3714| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Colfax Ave
    ID 26678
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton
    Walk to
    Clifton
    1 mi • 21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line MCL.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Train line NC, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Brunswick to Clifton?

    The NC train line goes from #3932| New York Penn Station station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus 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 3 min.

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

    Get on the NC train from the #3932| New York Penn Station station near New Brunswick in New Brunswick.

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

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Clifton.

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