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How to get fromDover to Cape Mayby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Dover to Cape May by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Dover to Lewes, DEcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJcarferry car ferry
    2h 29m
    $17–21

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Lewes Transit Centerbus bus 307
    2. Take the carferry from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJcarferry car ferry
    3h 38m
    $13–16

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Water St to Wilmington Tcbus bus 301
    2. Take the train from Wilmington to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 30Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Streetbus bus 316 / ...
    6h 13m
    $20–595

Dover to Cape May by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Dover to Cape May. However, you can drive to Lewes, DE, take the car ferry to Cape May, NJ, then drive to Cape May. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Federal St @ Water St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via Wilmington Tc, Wilmington, 30Th Street Station, and Jfk Blvd At 30Th St in around 6h 13m.

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