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Clifton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clifton

With a population of 295, Clifton is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Clifton to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Clifton

Plane

When flying to Clifton, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clifton departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Clifton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Clifton to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clifton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 33 km from Clifton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clifton, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Plane

When flying to Clifton, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Clifton departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Clifton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Clifton to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clifton is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 33 km from Clifton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clifton, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Airports near Clifton

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Clifton

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,682 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Clifton

Most booked hotels in Clifton

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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1281 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1078 reviews)
$86+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1593 reviews)
$110+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon
3 stars
Excellent (8, 896 reviews)
$96+
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Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2550 reviews)
$114+
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Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Good (7.6, 1292 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Clifton

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Clifton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Clifton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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