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How to get fromCape May to Washington DCby bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cape May to Washington DC by bus, train, car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from West Perry St At Park Blvd# to Jfk Blvd At 30Th Stbus bus 316
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    5h 19m
    $44–689

  2. Drive 185.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cape May to Washington DCcar car 185.2 mi
    3h 54m
    $34–49

  3. Bus, train via Atlantic City

    1. Take the bus from Rt-47 At 2Nd St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 552
    2. Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $66–727

  4. Bus, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from West Perry St At Park Blvd# to Jfk Blvd At 17Th St#bus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PHL - IAD
    3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 37m
    $67–422

  5. Bus via Washington Union Station

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Market St At 11Th Stbus bus 316 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    6h 38m
    $35–79

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Market St At 13Th Stbus bus 316 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus bus Washington
    7h 7m
    $57–146

  7. Bus, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the bus from West Perry St At Park Blvd# to Jfk Blvd At 17Th St#bus bus
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane PHL - DCA
    6h 20m
    $93–643

Cape May to Washington DC by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Washington DC via Market St At 11Th St, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform in around 6h 38m.

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