There are 5 ways to get from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain Mne
2h 34m$23–44Drive 47.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Lake Hopatcongcar 47.2 mi
1h 8m$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 Stbus Q32
- Take the bus from New York to Rockaway Expressbus Fab 206 / ...
2h 54mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Brooklyn to Lake Hopatcongtaxi 47.2 mi
1h 8m$180–220Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Saint Nicholas Av/W 170 Stbus M3
- Take the bus from New York to Mount Arlingtonbus Eze 8Amny / ...
3h 35m$47–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong. However, there are services departing from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd and arriving at Rockaway Express via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at Dover via New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Long Island and Lake Hopatcong is 57 miles. The road distance is 47.5 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $22 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong, including transfers.
Long Island to Lake Hopatcong bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd station.
Long Island to Lake Hopatcong train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $22 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Lake Hopatcong, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Dover hourly. Tickets cost $2–19 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to Lake Hopatcong via 7 Av/ W 36 St, New York, and Rockaway Express in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Queens Blvd/Northern Blvd to 7 Av/ W 36 St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Bus from Madison Av/E 57 St to Saint Nicholas Av/W 170 St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Website
- example.com
Bus from New York to Rockaway Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from New York to Mount Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.uptownvans.com/partners
- Phone
- 347-651-1274
- Website
- bustickets.com
Bus from New York to Mount Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.uptownvans.com/partners
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $180–220
Bay Express
- Phone
- +1 718-232-3434
Chico Express
- Phone
- +1 718-256-6666
- Website
- chicoexpress.net
La Revancha
- Phone
- +1 718-236-2424
- Website
- larevancha.net
NYC.gov
- Website
- nyc.gov
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More Questions & Answers
Long Island to Lake Hopatcong bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 7 Av/ W 36 St station.
Long Island to Lake Hopatcong train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Dover station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Lake Hopatcong is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Long Island to Lake Hopatcong.
There are 66+ hotels available in Lake Hopatcong.