How to get from Edison to Clifton, NJ by bus, light rail and train?

Edison to Clifton, NJ - Train Schedule

The NEC train from Edison to Clifton, NJ usually operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, running every 10 min-2 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Edison to Clifton, NJ by bus, light rail and train

To get from Edison to Clifton, NJ you’ll need to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line: take the NEC train from Edison 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 Allwood Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus, light rail and train schedule from Edison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, light rail and train schedule to Clifton, NJ on the Moovit app.

96min
Train - NEC
Light Rail - NLRNLR
Bus - 7272
Walk to Clifton, NJ
Leaves from Edison

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edison
  • 2
    Train - NECNEC
    Wait for train
    NEC
    #3828| Penn Station New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Penn Station Light Rail Departure
    ID 30771
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Grove Street
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Paterson Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Allwood Rd
    ID 26674
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Clifton, NJ
    Walk to
    Clifton, NJ
    0.93 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Edison to Clifton, NJ

The distance between Edison and Clifton, NJ is approximately 31.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edison to Clifton, NJ by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Clifton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Light Rail And Train schedule from Edison to Clifton, NJ

To check the bus, light rail and train schedule from Edison to Clifton, NJ using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edison) and destination (Clifton, NJ), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, light rail and 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 bus, light rail and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edison to Clifton, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line NEC, Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 72.

  • Is there a direct train between Edison and Clifton, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edison to Clifton, NJ?

    The NEC train line goes from Newark Penn Station near Edison in Edison to Penn Station Light Rail Departure station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line till Penn Station Light Rail Departure station near Clifton, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edison to Clifton, NJ by train, light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Edison and Clifton, NJ by train, light rail and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edison to get to Clifton, NJ?

    Get on the NEC train from the Newark Penn Station near Edison in Edison.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edison and Clifton, NJ?

    Get off the train at the Penn Station Light Rail Departure stop, which is closest to Clifton, NJ.

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