There are 5 ways to get from Cape May to Port Jefferson by bus, train, or car
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 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 New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain
7h 44m$48–672Drive 204.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cape May to Port Jeffersoncar 204.6 mi
4h 22m$38–54Bus, 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 New York Penn Station to Ronkonkomatrain
8h 8m$42–116Bus, 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 New York Penn Station to Huntingtontrain
8h 23m$64–705Bus
- 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 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Drbus
9h 15m$61–169
Cape May to Port Jefferson by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape May to Port Jefferson is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Cape May to Port Jefferson is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape May to Port Jefferson. However, there are services departing from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street and arriving at Mather Hospital via Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, West 42nd Street & 8th Avenue, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex and Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Cape May and Port Jefferson is 249 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cape May to Port Jefferson without a car is to bus and train via Philadelphia which takes 7h 44m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 44m to get from Cape May to Port Jefferson, including transfers.
Cape May to Port Jefferson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
Cape May to Port Jefferson bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape May to Port Jefferson is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Cape May to Port Jefferson.
There are 74+ hotels available in Port Jefferson.
What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Port Jefferson, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Mather Hospital 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, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, and Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr in around 9h 15m.
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 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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