How to get from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ by bus and train?

From Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ by bus and train

To get from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NC train from Newark Penn Station station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MCL train and finally take the 705 bus from Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd station to Clifton Ave at Brookside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Clifton, NJ on the Moovit app.

49min
Train - NC
Train - MCL
Bus - 705705
Walk to Clifton, NJ
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3128| New York Penn Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1109| Suffern
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clifton
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd
    ID 26726
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Wayne Willowbrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clifton Ave at Brookside Dr
    ID 26732
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton, NJ
    Walk to
    Clifton, NJ
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ by bus and light rail

To get from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 705 bus from Montclair State University station to Clifton Ave at Saint Andrews Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Clifton, NJ on the Moovit app.

67min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 2828
Bus - 705705
Walk to Clifton, NJ
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Montclair State U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair State University
    ID 18141
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clifton Ave at Saint Andrews Blvd
    ID 26698
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton, NJ
    Walk to
    Clifton, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ

The distance between Newark Penn Station and Clifton, NJ is approximately 15.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Clifton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ

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

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From Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ by bus and light rail

To get from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 bus lines: take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28 bus and finally take the 705 bus from Montclair State University station to Clifton Ave at Saint Andrews Blvd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The bus and train schedule from Newark Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Clifton, NJ on the Moovit app.

67min
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Bus - 2828
Bus - 705705
Walk to Clifton, NJ
Leaves from Newark Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Branch Brook Park
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Montclair State U
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Montclair State University
    ID 18141
    33 min
  • 7
    Bus - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Passaic Bus Terminal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clifton Ave at Saint Andrews Blvd
    ID 26698
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Clifton, NJ
    Walk to
    Clifton, NJ
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Train line NC, Train line MCL, Bus line 705.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Light Rail line NLR, Bus line 28, Bus line 705.

  • Is there a direct train between Newark Penn Station and Clifton, NJ?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ?

    The NC train line goes from #3128| New York Penn Station station near Newark Penn Station in Newark to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Secaucus station near Clifton, NJ.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newark Penn Station and Clifton, NJ by train and bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newark Penn Station to get to Clifton, NJ?

    Get on the NC train from the #3128| New York Penn Station station near Newark Penn Station in Newark.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Newark Penn Station to Clifton, NJ?

    The first bus from Newark Penn Station in Newark to Clifton, NJ in Clifton is Paterson-Bloomfield-Newark. It leaves the Bus Lanes (Raymond Blvd Side) stop at 4:15 AM.

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