Lakeland Bus Schedule: Routes, Times & Stops

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Lakeland Bus Lines • New Jersey to New York

Plan a Lakeland Bus Trip on Route 46/80, Route 78 or the Wall Street Commuter Service

Lakeland Bus Lines operates commuter coaches between communities in northern and central New Jersey and New York City. The correct timetable depends on your corridor, boarding stop, travel direction, weekday and whether the trip ends at Port Authority or Downtown Wall Street.

This guide explains the current schedule structure, major stops, fares effective July 6, 2026, ticket-purchase rules, weekend service, holiday changes, baggage guidance, alerts and the exact official pages to check before departure.

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Operator Lakeland Bus Lines
Main commuter routes 46/80, 78 and Wall Street
NYC terminals Port Authority / Downtown
Customer service 973-366-0600
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Which Lakeland Bus Schedule Should You Use?

Use Route 46/80 for the Dover, Rockaway, Mountain Lakes, Boonton, Parsippany and Route 46 corridor. Use Route 78 for Bernardsville, Warren, Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit-area trips.

Use the Downtown Wall Street schedule only for the listed weekday commuter trips. It is different from the normal Port Authority schedule.

Choose the corridor Decide between Route 46/80, Route 78 and Downtown Wall Street service.
Choose the direction Eastbound normally means toward New York. Westbound means from New York toward New Jersey.
Choose the service day Route 78 has separate Monday–Thursday and Friday tables. Weekend service is listed separately for Route 46/80.
Match the exact stop A town can contain several roadside stops and park-and-ride locations serving different trips.
Friday warning: Lakeland states that times printed in red on its timetable do not operate on Fridays. Route 78 also has dedicated Friday eastbound and westbound schedules.
Name clarification

Lakeland Bus Lines Is Not the Lakeland, Florida City Bus System

This page covers Lakeland Bus Lines, the New Jersey commuter operator serving New York City.

Local public transit in Lakeland, Florida is operated under the Citrus Connection system. Do not use this New Jersey fare table or schedule for a Florida trip.

Lakeland Bus Lines New Jersey commuter routes to Port Authority and Downtown Wall Street.
Citrus Connection Local and regional public transit in Lakeland and Polk County, Florida.

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Lakeland Bus Rider Guide

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Lakeland Bus Routes to New York City

Route 46 Local and Route 46/80 Combined Service

This corridor serves Dover and the Route 46 communities before continuing to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Primary corridor: Dover → Denville → Mountain Lakes → Boonton → Parsippany → Fairfield → New York NYC terminal: Port Authority Bus Terminal Service days: Weekday plus published weekend/holiday service Best for: Route 46 roadside stops and park-and-rides

Official stops include the Dover Lakeland terminal, Denville-area park-and-rides, Mountain Lakes, Boonton, Waterview, Baldwin Road, Beverwyck Road, Arlington Plaza, Fairfield and the Route 46 shoulder near Willowbrook.

Official Schedule Route 46 Stops

Route 80 and Sussex–Morris County Service

The Route 80 stop directory extends through Sussex and western Morris County before joining the shared corridor toward New York.

Listed areas: Newton, Byram, Stanhope, Lake Hopatcong, Mount Arlington, Rockaway and Dover NYC terminal: Port Authority Bus Terminal Shared section: Portions of the Route 46 corridor Critical check: Not every trip begins at the outermost listed stop

Use the current timetable to confirm the actual origin of your trip. A location appearing in the stop directory does not prove that every scheduled coach serves it.

Official Schedule Route 80 Stops

Route 78 — Bernardsville, Warren and Summit Corridor

Route 78 links communities along the Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, Warren, Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Summit corridor with Port Authority.

Outer end: Bernardsville area Major boarding points: Lyons/Warren Park & Ride, New Providence and Summit NYC terminal: Port Authority Bus Terminal Schedule rule: Friday uses separate tables

Lakeland’s current alerts state that Krauzers in Warren is no longer a ticket vendor. Use another listed Route 78 agent or buy at Port Authority.

Official Schedule Route 78 Stops

Downtown Wall Street Commuter Service

This weekday commuter pattern serves Lower Manhattan rather than ending at Port Authority.

Eastbound: Weekday morning trips Westbound: Weekday afternoon/evening trips New Jersey fare groups: Parsippany or Rockaway Mall/Howard Boulevard Critical check: Use the Wall Street table, not the PABT table

The current fare chart places Parsippany Wall Street service in Zone 41 and Rockaway Mall/Howard Boulevard Wall Street service in Zone 42.

Wall Street Schedule Wall Street Fares

Local New Jersey Travel

Lakeland also publishes local fares for trips remaining within one, two or three local fare zones.

One zone: $4.00 full / $2.00 half fare Two zones: $5.00 full / $2.50 half fare Three zones: $6.00 full / $3.00 half fare Purchase: Local fares may be purchased onboard

Confirm that the selected coach accepts local passengers between your two stops. An express commuter trip may not operate as a local bus for the entire corridor.

Local Fare Page Official Stops

Looking for Lakeland, Florida?

Citrus Connection operates Lakeland-area routes, downtown Squeeze service and Polk County connections.

System: Citrus Connection Area: Lakeland and Polk County, Florida Route style: Local fixed routes and regional services Not valid here: Lakeland Bus Lines NJ fares

Open the Florida operator’s route directory instead of using the New Jersey commuter schedules on this page.

Florida Route Directory Florida Bus Information
Simplified route diagram

How Lakeland Bus Corridors Reach New York

This diagram is a route-planning overview, not a geographic map or complete stop list. Use the official stop directory for the exact roadside boarding location.

Lakeland Bus Lines commuter route overview Route 46 and Route 80 approach New York from northwestern New Jersey, Route 78 approaches from the Bernardsville and Summit corridor, and a weekday branch reaches Downtown Wall Street. SUSSEX COUNTY Route 80 outer stops DOVER Lakeland terminal BOONTON Route 46 corridor PARSIPPANY Park & ride stops BERNARDSVILLE Route 78 SUMMIT PORT AUTHORITY Midtown Manhattan WALL STREET Weekday commuter branch
Direction rule: Lakeland generally labels New Jersey-to-New York trips eastbound and New York-to-New Jersey trips westbound.
Official schedule structure

Weekday, Friday, Weekend and Holiday Schedules

Lakeland’s schedule page separates routes by travel direction and operating day. Selecting the wrong table is the most common reason riders see an unusable departure.

Route 46/80 Weekday Monday–Friday Separate eastbound and westbound tables serve the Port Authority corridor.
Route 78 Monday–Thursday Separate tables Use the regular weekday eastbound morning and westbound afternoon schedules.
Route 78 Friday Reduced pattern Friday has dedicated eastbound and westbound schedules. Red-number weekday trips do not operate.
Downtown Wall Street Weekdays only Eastbound service is published for weekday mornings and westbound service for weekday afternoons.
Route 46/80 Weekend Weekend & holiday Separate eastbound and westbound Route 46/80 schedules are published.
Do not assume Route 78 or Wall Street service operates on weekends: Lakeland’s current weekend section specifically lists Route 46/80 eastbound and westbound schedules.

Open the Current Lakeland Schedule Page

How to Find the Correct Lakeland Bus Time

Departure time varies by route, stop, direction and day. Do not use a time listed for Dover when boarding in Parsippany, or a Port Authority time when using Wall Street service.

Route
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Select 46/80, 78 or Wall Street.
Direction
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Choose eastbound or westbound.
Day
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Check weekday, Friday or weekend.
Timepoint
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Find the nearest listed major stop.
Alert
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Check changes before leaving.
Red timetable numbers Lakeland states that bus times printed in red do not operate on Fridays.
Shaded timetable cells Lakeland identifies shaded cells as PM service. Check carefully when the table uses a 12-hour clock.
Timepoints are not every stop The schedule may list only selected terminals, park-and-rides or major intersections.
Outer stops may have fewer trips A Route 80 stop directory extending to Newton does not mean every coach begins or ends there.
Traffic affects Manhattan arrivals Tunnel congestion, weather and incidents can change actual arrival time.
No official public vehicle tracker found Use the current timetable, Lakeland alerts and customer service rather than relying on an unofficial “live” prediction.
Recommended arrival: reach a roadside stop or park-and-ride several minutes early. A commuter coach may not wait after completing boarding.
Major boarding corridors

Important Lakeland Bus Stops and Park-and-Rides

The lists below highlight useful route anchors. They do not replace the complete official stop directory.

Route 46 Corridor Toward Port Authority

Dover Lakeland Bus Terminal
Denville Savage Road / Broadway stops
Mountain Lakes Boulevard and Route 46 area
Boonton Main Street corridor
Parsippany Waterview, Baldwin and Beverwyck
Fairfield Route 46 stops
New York Port Authority

Route 78 Corridor Toward Port Authority

Bernardsville Train station area
Lyons Park & Ride
Warren Valley Road corridor
Berkeley Heights Springfield Avenue
New Providence Springfield Avenue
Summit Broad Street / Park & Ride
New York Port Authority
Route 46 stop directory View all official Route 46 stops
Route 80 stop directory View all official Route 80 stops
Route 78 stop directory View all official Route 78 stops
Roadside-stop warning: the eastbound and westbound stops may be on opposite sides of a divided highway or at different intersections. Match the street, cross street and direction.
Fares effective July 6, 2026

Lakeland Bus Fares to and from New York

Commuter fares are zone-based. Several towns share one zone and fare even when only one location is printed beside the price line.

Zone 31 $14.25 Single fare Fairfield, Lincoln Park, Montville, Towaco, Wayne and related Zone 31 stops.

Round trip: $27.50 • Ten trip: $123.45 • Senior/child: $7.10

Zone 32 $14.65 Single fare Lake Hiawatha, Parsippany, Pine Brook and related Zone 32 locations.

Round trip: $28.00 • Ten trip: $128.50 • Senior/child: $7.30

Zone 34 $16.00 Single fare Boonton, Denville, Mountain Lakes and US Route 46 Mountain Lakes area.

Round trip: $31.00 • Ten trip: $140.00 • Senior/child: $8.00

Zone 36 $17.10 Single fare Dover, Rockaway, Rockaway Mall and Mount Arlington/Howard Boulevard.

Round trip: $32.50 • Ten trip: $149.50 • Senior/child: $8.55

Zones 37–38 $18.25–$19.75 Single fare Zone 37 includes places such as Budd Lake, Byram, Lake Hopatcong, Sparta and Stanhope. Zone 38 includes Andover and Newton.

Confirm that the selected scheduled trip reaches the outer stop.

Route 78 Zones $16.00–$18.00 Single fare Summit is Zone 33, New Providence/Berkeley Heights Zone 35, and Basking Ridge through Warren Park & Ride Zone 39.

Zone 39 single: $18.00 • Round trip: $35.25 • Ten trip: $159.00

Wall Street Zone 41 Parsippany Wall Street fare: $16.25 single, $30.75 round trip and $141.50 ten trip.
Wall Street Zone 42 Rockaway Mall/Howard Boulevard Wall Street fare: $18.50 single, $35.00 round trip and $162.50 ten trip.
Check the effective date: the amounts above come from Lakeland’s fare schedule effective July 6, 2026. Reopen the official fare page before relying on a price for a later trip.
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View the Official Lakeland Bus Fare PDF

The one-page official fare document lists commuter zones, single fares, round trips, ten-trip prices, reduced fares and local New Jersey fares.

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Where and How to Buy Lakeland Bus Tickets

Identify the correct fare zone. Match your New Jersey boarding point with Lakeland’s current fare table.
Choose single, round-trip or ten-trip travel. Do not buy a larger ticket package unless the savings match your actual travel frequency.
Buy before a westbound trip from New York. Lakeland states that tickets are not sold on westbound buses.
Use Port Authority ticket facilities. Lakeland tickets are sold at Port Authority windows 1–10 and at transit vending machines.
Use an approved New Jersey ticket agent. Agent availability differs by route. Verify the location before making a special trip.
Keep the ticket until the trip is complete. Protect multi-ride tickets because replacements or refunds may be limited.
Route 46 agents Current examples include Convenience Liquors in Parsippany, United Card & Smoke Shop in Denville and Baldwin News in Parsippany.
Route 78 agents Current examples include Berkeley News and Center Stationery. Lakeland says Krauzers in Warren is no longer a vendor.
Route 80 agents Current examples include Sandy’s Wine & Spirits in Flanders, The Flower Box in Sparta and Lakeland Pharmacy in Netcong.

Verify All Current Ticket Agents

Refund rule: Lakeland states that tickets do not expire but are nonrefundable more than 30 days after the purchase date. Vendors do not process refunds; eligible requests must go through the main Dover terminal.

Child, Senior, Disability and Military Fare Rules

Children under age 5 A child under five may ride free with a full-fare passenger when the child does not occupy a seat needed by a fare-paying rider.
Children age 5 through 11 A child fare applies when the child travels with a full-fare passenger. An unaccompanied child must pay full fare.
Children age 12 and older Lakeland’s published rule requires full fare.
More than one child When two or more children age 5–11 accompany one full-fare passenger, Lakeland states that one child receives the child fare and the others pay full fare.
Senior riders Riders age 62 and older may use the reduced fare. Lakeland says a senior coupon is required when purchasing the reduced ticket onboard; identification alone is not accepted for that onboard purchase.
Disability and military fares Riders with qualifying disability identification may use reduced fares. Active-duty military tickets must be purchased at the Dover terminal with military identification.

Read the Official Reduced-Fare Rules

Using Lakeland Bus at Port Authority Bus Terminal

Port Authority is the New York terminal for Lakeland’s Route 46/80 and Route 78 commuter services. Gate assignments and terminal operations can change.

  • Buy the westbound ticket before boarding.
  • Check terminal screens for the current gate.
  • Match the displayed route and New Jersey destination.
  • Do not assume every Route 80 coach reaches the same outer stop.
  • Keep the ticket ready while entering the boarding line.
  • Allow time for terminal security, queues and gate changes.
  • Ask Lakeland or terminal staff when the destination display is unclear.
  • Check alerts during severe weather or tunnel disruption.
Ticket rule: Lakeland states that no tickets are sold on westbound buses. Purchase at Port Authority windows 1–10, a transit vending machine or another approved sales point before boarding.

Lakeland Weekend and Holiday Service

Lakeland publishes separate eastbound and westbound Route 46/80 weekend and holiday schedules.

The company’s holiday page identifies these holidays for schedule checking:

WinterNew Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day.
SpringMemorial Day.
SummerIndependence Day and Labor Day.
Year-endThanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
A holiday schedule is not a normal Sunday schedule: open Lakeland’s current holiday page because special service can differ from a typical weekend.

Open the Official Holiday Schedule

Service-change checks

Lakeland Bus Alerts, Advisories and Emergency Updates

Lakeland’s website provides an alerts page and references updates through its social account. The home page also offers enrollment for text news alerts.

Official alert page Check fare notices, ticket-vendor changes and operational announcements.

Open Alerts & Advisories

Schedule page Confirm that a newly posted timetable overrides an older saved copy.

Open Current Schedules

Customer service Call when a schedule image, stop location or service notice is unclear.

Call 973-366-0600

No official public vehicle-tracking map was identified during this review. Do not label a third-party estimate as an official Lakeland live arrival.

Accessibility and Mobility Planning

Lakeland’s public commuter pages do not provide enough detailed route-by-route information to guarantee the lift, securement layout or boarding accessibility of every coach and roadside stop.

Call before travel Contact Lakeland in advance when you need a wheelchair lift, mobility-device space or boarding assistance.
Describe the exact trip Provide the route, date, departure, boarding stop, destination and mobility-device type.
Check the physical stop Roadside shoulders, highway stops and park-and-rides can have different curb and surface conditions.
Port Authority access Allow extra time to reach the correct gate, especially when elevators or terminal routing are required.
Reduced fare Ask which disability identification or reduced-fare coupon is accepted for your ticket purchase.
Service animals Lakeland’s baggage list bars animals, including service animals, from the luggage bay. Contact the company for cabin-travel procedures.
Do not assume vehicle accessibility proves stop accessibility. Confirm the coach and boarding location separately.

Lakeland Bus Baggage and Luggage Guidance

Lakeland publishes a separate baggage policy for luggage placed in the coach’s storage bay.

Keep valuables with you Money, jewelry, watches, laptop computers and prescription medication are listed as items that should not be placed in the luggage bay.
Prescription medicine Lakeland states that prescribed medication must remain in the passenger’s possession.
Unchecked baggage Lakeland states that it does not accept liability for unchecked baggage.
Liability limit When Lakeland is legally liable for luggage loss, damage or theft, its published policy limits liability to $250.
Dangerous materials Firearms, ammunition, explosives, flammable items, compressed gases and hazardous articles are prohibited in the luggage bay.
Unusual or oversized items Contact Lakeland before arriving with oversized baggage, protruding equipment or an item not clearly covered by the policy.

Read the Full Official Baggage Policy

What to Do If You Leave an Item on a Lakeland Bus

Call Lakeland Lost & Found. Dial 973-366-0600 and choose extension 7.
Provide the route. State Route 46/80, Route 78 or Downtown Wall Street service.
Provide the trip time. Give the date, approximate departure and whether you were traveling eastbound or westbound.
Provide the bus number. Lakeland specifically asks riders to provide the bus number and time when available.
Describe the item. Include brand, color, size and identifying details without disclosing passwords or full financial-account numbers.
Protect sensitive property. Lock a missing phone and suspend payment cards immediately rather than waiting for the search.
Main terminal and customer service

Lakeland Bus Lines Dover Terminal

Address Lakeland Bus Lines
425 East Blackwell Street
Dover, New Jersey 07802-0898
Contact Phone: 973-366-0600
Toll-free: 800-367-0601
Email: lblinfo@lakelandbus.com
Open Terminal Map Official Contact Page

Lakeland Bus Checklist Before Departure

  • Confirm Route 46/80, Route 78 or Wall Street service.
  • Select eastbound or westbound.
  • Check whether it is Monday–Thursday, Friday, weekend or holiday.
  • Match the exact road and cross street.
  • Confirm that the selected trip serves the outer stop.
  • Check for red Friday-exclusion times.
  • Read active alerts and advisories.
  • Buy a westbound ticket before boarding in New York.
  • Check the current Port Authority gate.
  • Keep valuables and medication out of the luggage bay.
  • Call ahead for accessibility assistance.
  • Arrive several minutes before the scheduled departure.

Lakeland Bus Problems and the Correct Next Step

Your normal Friday bus is missing Check whether its timetable time is printed in red and open the dedicated Route 78 Friday schedule.
The bus does not serve your outer Route 80 stop Confirm the trip’s actual origin and destination. Not every coach reaches Newton, Sparta or another outer stop.
You opened the wrong New York schedule Port Authority and Downtown Wall Street use separate schedule tables.
You cannot buy a ticket onboard in New York Lakeland does not sell tickets on westbound buses. Use Port Authority windows 1–10 or a transit vending machine.
Your usual Route 78 ticket vendor is unavailable Verify the current ticket-agent list. Krauzers in Warren is no longer listed as a Lakeland vendor.
The schedule image is difficult to read Use the official mobile schedule, zoom the table or call customer service for the exact stop and trip.
The bus is late Check advisories, weather and traffic conditions. Lakeland does not currently publish a clearly identified official public live vehicle map.
The Port Authority gate changed Follow the current terminal display and staff instructions rather than an old screenshot or saved gate number.
You need a refund Contact the Dover terminal within 30 days of purchase. Ticket vendors do not process Lakeland refunds.
You boarded the wrong direction Tell the driver promptly and ask for the safest stop to exit. Do not cross a divided highway outside a safe pedestrian location.
Official-source record

Official Lakeland Bus Sources Used

Schedules and service days Official Lakeland bus schedules
Weekend and holiday information
Stops Official stop directory
Route 46 stop list
Route 80 stop list
Route 78 stop list
Fares and tickets Current fare table
Official fare PDF
Ticket agents
Rider rules and assistance Reduced fares
Baggage and refund information
Contact and lost property

Official information reviewed August 5, 2026

Independent-site disclosure: busschedule.us is not Lakeland Bus Lines and does not operate coaches, sell tickets, assign Port Authority gates or guarantee departure and arrival times.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lakeland Bus Schedules

Where does Lakeland Bus Lines operate?

Lakeland Bus Lines operates commuter service between communities in northern and central New Jersey and New York City, including Port Authority and selected weekday Downtown Wall Street trips.

What are the main Lakeland commuter routes?

The principal schedule groups are Route 46/80, Route 78 and the Downtown Wall Street commuter service.

Does Lakeland Route 78 use a different Friday schedule?

Yes. Lakeland publishes separate Friday eastbound and westbound Route 78 schedules. It also states that times printed in red on the regular timetable do not operate on Fridays.

Does Lakeland Bus run on weekends?

Lakeland publishes eastbound and westbound Route 46/80 weekend and holiday schedules. Do not assume that every Route 78 or Wall Street trip operates on weekends.

Can I buy a Lakeland ticket on a bus leaving New York?

No. Lakeland states that tickets are not sold on westbound buses. Buy the ticket at Port Authority windows 1–10, a transit vending machine or another approved sales point.

How much is the Lakeland bus from Dover to New York?

The fare table effective July 6, 2026 places Dover and related Zone 36 locations at $17.10 single, $32.50 round trip and $149.50 for ten trips.

How much is the Lakeland bus from Parsippany to New York?

Regular Parsippany-area Route 46 service is listed within Zone 32 at $14.65 single. Parsippany Downtown Wall Street service uses Zone 41 at $16.25 single.

Do Lakeland tickets expire?

Lakeland states that tickets do not expire, but they become nonrefundable more than 30 days after the purchase date.

Is there a Lakeland Bus live tracker?

No clearly identified official public vehicle-tracking map was found during this review. Use the current timetable, official alerts and Lakeland customer service.

How early should I arrive at a Lakeland bus stop?

Arrive several minutes before the scheduled time, especially at a roadside or park-and-ride stop. Traffic conditions can affect arrival, but a coach may not wait for a late passenger.

What number should I call for Lakeland lost and found?

Call 973-366-0600 and select extension 7. Provide the route, bus number, date, direction and approximate trip time.

Is this the bus system for Lakeland, Florida?

No. This article covers Lakeland Bus Lines in New Jersey. Lakeland, Florida public transportation is operated under Citrus Connection.

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