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How to get fromBethany Beach to Ocean Cityby car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Bethany Beach to Ocean City by car, car ferry, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Bethany Beach to Lewes, DEcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cape May, NJ to Ocean Citycar car
    2h 38m
    $17–22

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552
    6h 56m
    $23–50

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Lewes Transit Center to Philadelphia Airportshuttle bus Lewes
    2. Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 551
    7h 50m
    $87–117

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  • Distance: 69.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Bethany Beach, DE, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bethany Beach to Ocean City. However, you can drive to Lewes, DE, take the car ferry to Cape May, NJ, then drive to Ocean City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garfield Ave @ Pennsylvania Ave to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Rehoboth P-N-R @ Country Club Rd, Lewes, DE, Cape May, NJ, Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 56m.

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