There are 12 ways to get from Boston to Cape May by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train, bus via New York • 8h 5m
Cheapest option
Bus • 8h 39m
10 alternative options
Train, bus • 9h 27m
Train, bus #2 • 10h 2m
Bus via Atlantic City • 10h 5m
Drive • 6h 31m
Fly Boston to New York JFK, bus • 7h 23m
Fly Boston to Newark, bus • 7h 27m
Fly Boston to Baltimore, train, bus • 9h 54m
Boston to Cape May by train, subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Cape May is to bus via Atlantic City which costs $35 - $110 and takes 10h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Cape May is to drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Cape May. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.
The distance between Boston and Cape May is 412 miles. The road distance is 368.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Cape May without a car is to train and bus via New York which takes 8h 5m and costs $40 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Boston to Cape May, including transfers.
Boston to Cape May bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Cape May bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Cape May is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Boston to Cape May.
There are 410+ hotels available in Cape May. Prices start at $44 USD per night.
- Distance: 411.9 miles
- Duration: 8h 5m
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Cape May, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Boston to Cape May via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, 50 St, and New York, NY in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85 - $370
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $430
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $430
Flights from Manchester to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $600
Flights from Providence to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290 - $700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $440
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $370
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $430
Flights from Boston to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston to New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70 - $430
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $450
Flights from Boston to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $320
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Boston to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $260
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80 - $380
Flights from Boston to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75 - $410
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50 - $500
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $26 - $180
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $45 - $330
- Business Seat - Adult
- $50 - $360
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $85 - $300
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $170 - $550
- First Class - Adult
- $170 - $500
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $65 - $600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $30 - $220
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $60 - $390
- Business Seat - Adult
- $65 - $430
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $110 - $370
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $220 - $650
- First Class - Adult
- $230 - $600
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $400
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $15 - $140
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $28 - $240
- Business Seat - Adult
- $30 - $260
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $50 - $190
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $100 - $360
- First Class - Adult
- $100 - $400
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $12 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $30 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $110 - $260
Train from Boston to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $17 - $120
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $40 - $230
- Business Class Seat
- $130 - $320
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $5 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $21 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $75 - $190
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13 - $21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $6 - $10
- Adult
- $13 - $21
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4 - $80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $4 - $24
- Child Coach - short notice
- $15 - $26
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $14 - $50
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $16 - $50
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $35
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $30 - $95
- Business Seat - short notice
- $35 - $80
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $14 - $80
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Cape May, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7 - $55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23 - $65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from South Station, Boston, MA to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $70
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $70
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Maryland Ave#
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4 - $9
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $4 - $9
Bus from Jfk Blvd At 30Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $18
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $3
- Adults
- $11 - $18
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $3
- Adults
- $12 - $21
Bus from Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6 - $12
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Child 5-11 and Senior
- $1 - $2
- Adults
- $6 - $12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19 - $70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $19 - $70
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