There are 5 ways to get from Cape May to Ellicott City by bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Jfk Blvd At 30Th Stbus 316
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 55m$35–638Drive 157.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cape May to Ellicott Citycar 157.4 mi
3h 27m$29–42Bus, train via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Rt-47 At 2Nd St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 552
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Stationtrain
6h 33m$55–678Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Market St At 11Th Stbus 316 / ...
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320 / ...
6h 48m$30–65Bus
- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 552
- Take the bus from Atlantic City to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0320
8h 11m$37–70
Cape May to Ellicott City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape May to Ellicott City is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Cape May to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape May to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Philadelphia Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Cape May and Ellicott City is 209 miles. The road distance is 158.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cape May to Ellicott City without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 55m and costs $30 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Cape May to Ellicott City, including transfers.
Cape May to Ellicott City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
Cape May to Ellicott City bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape May to Ellicott City is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cape May to Ellicott City.
There are 387+ hotels available in Ellicott City.
What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, SMALLWOOD ST & W MULBERRY ST sb ns, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 6h 48m.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Baltimore Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Jfk Blvd At 30Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Rt-47 At 2Nd St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $4–16
Bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
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