How to get from Clifton to Newark Penn Station by train?

From Clifton to Newark Penn Station by train

To get from Clifton to Newark Penn Station in Newark, take the MCL train from Clifton station to Secaucus station. Next, take the NC train from Secaucus station to Newark Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min.

49min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Leaves from Clifton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Clifton
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 5
    Ride to train station Newark Penn Station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Clifton to Newark Penn Station by bus and light rail

To get from Clifton to Newark Penn Station you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 705 bus from Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd station to Broad St at Haddonfield Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the NLR light rail from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Newark Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 705705
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd
    ID 26726
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Wayne Willowbrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Haddonfield Rd
    ID 26695
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Newark Penn Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Clifton to Newark Penn Station

The distance between Clifton and Newark Penn Station is approximately 13.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Clifton to Newark Penn Station by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newark – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Clifton to Newark Penn Station by bus and light rail

To get from Clifton to Newark Penn Station you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one light rail line: take the 705 bus from Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd station to Broad St at Haddonfield Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 72 bus and finally take the NLR light rail from Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station station to Newark Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 705705
Bus - 7272
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clifton Ave at Clifton Blvd
    ID 26726
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 705705
    Wait for bus
    705
    Wayne Willowbrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broad St at Haddonfield Rd
    ID 26695
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Newark Penn Station Via Bloomfield Ave
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 18285
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bloomfield Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30764
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Newark Penn Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 705, Bus line 72, Light Rail line NLR.

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

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

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

    The MCL train line goes from #1208| Hoboken station near Clifton in Clifton to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Newark Penn Station.

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

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

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

    Get on the MCL train from the #1208| Hoboken station near Clifton in Clifton.

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

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Newark Penn Station.

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