What is the cheapest way to get from Cape May to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Cape May to Dover is to car ferry and drive which costs $15 - $21 and takes 2h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape May to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Cape May to Dover is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $15 - $21.

How far is it from Cape May to Dover?

The distance between Cape May and Dover is 64 miles.

How do I travel from Cape May to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Cape May to Dover without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 47m and costs $20 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Cape May to Dover?

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Cape May to Dover, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 32+ hotels available in Dover.

Cape May to Dover - 2 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape May to Dover by car ferry, car, bus, or train

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Car ferry, drive
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1. Take the carferry from Cape May, NJ to Lewes, DEcarferry
2. Drive from Lewes, DE to Dovercar
2h 28m
$16–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Jfk Blvd At 30Th Stbus 316 / ...
2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
3. Take the bus from 11Th St @ King St to Federal St @ Water St Ibbus 301
5h 47m
$21–593

Cape May to Dover by bus and train

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5h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.2 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Dover, DE, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cape May to Dover. However, you can drive to Cape May, NJ, take the car ferry to Lewes, DE, then drive to Dover. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Federal St @ Water St Ib via Jfk Blvd At 30Th St, 30th Street Station, Wilmington, Wilmington Tc, 10Th St @ King St, and 11Th St @ King St in around 5h 47m.

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