The average bus between South Orange and Cape May takes 6h 31m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from South Orange to Cape May. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between South Orange and Cape May. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Orange is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Cape May at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from South Orange to Cape May? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from South Orange to Cape May. However, there are services departing from South Orange station and arriving at Cape May station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
South Orange to Cape May bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley St At 1St St station.
South Orange to Cape May bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
The distance between South Orange and Cape May is 209.6 km. The road distance is 472 km.
You can take a bus from Valley St At 1St St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal in around 6h 27m.