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How to get fromOcean City to Cape Mayby car, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Ocean City to Cape May by car, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Ocean City to Lewes, DEcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Lewes, DE to Cape May, NJcarferry car ferry
    2h 31m
    $15–19

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ocean City, MD to BWI Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 30Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Streetbus bus 316 / ...
    9h 28m
    $81–754

Ocean City to Cape May by bus and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Ocean City, MD, USA and Cape May, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ocean City 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 Ocean City, MD to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via BWI Amtrak Station, BWI Thurgood Marshall, 30Th Street Station, and Jfk Blvd At 30Th St in around 9h 28m.

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