There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Dovertrain Mne
1h 42m$21–43Drive 45.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcongcar 45.3 mi
1h$8–12Bus
- Take the bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Broadway/W 171 Stbus M5
- Take the bus from New York to Mount Arlingtonbus Eze 8Amny / ...
2h 39m$44–71Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcongtaxi 45.3 mi
1h$150–190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong is to drive which takes 1h and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong. However, there are services departing from Riverside Dr/W 97 St and arriving at Mount Arlington via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Lake Hopatcong. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Manhattan and Lake Hopatcong is 51 miles. The road distance is 45.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong, including transfers.
Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Riverside Dr/W 97 St station.
Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 2h 39m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Lake Hopatcong, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Dover hourly. Tickets cost $3–21 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Lake Hopatcong via Broadway/W 171 St, New York, and Mount Arlington in around 2h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Riverside Dr/W 97 St to Broadway/W 171 St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- 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
- Uptown Vans
- 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
- Uptown Vans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Broadway/W 171 St station.
Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Dover station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Manhattan to Lake Hopatcong.
There are 69+ hotels available in Lake Hopatcong.
