There are 6 ways to get from Cape May to Montauk by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train via Philadelphia
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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain
8h 31m$59–706Drive 262 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cape May to Montaukcar 262 mi
5h 33m$48–70Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 552
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from 40th & Lex to Montaukbus
8h 54m$64–166Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 552
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain
9h 8m$54–146Bus, 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 Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Jamaica to Montauktrain
9h 38m$77–740Bus
- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 552
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Hudson Yards to Montauk Villagebus
9h 49m$60–117
Cape May to Montauk by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cape May to Montauk is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Cape May to Montauk is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape May to Montauk. However, there are services departing from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street and arriving at Montauk via Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue and 40th & Lex. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Cape May and Montauk is 307 miles. The road distance is 263.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cape May to Montauk without a car is to bus and train via Philadelphia which takes 8h 31m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Cape May to Montauk, including transfers.
Cape May to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
Cape May to Montauk bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape May to Montauk is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Cape May to Montauk.
There are 112+ hotels available in Montauk.
What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Montauk, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Montauk via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, E 42 St/Lexington Av, and 40th & Lex in around 8h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- 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 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
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
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
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
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 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
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
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