There are 7 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May by plane, bus, train, rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the bus from Market St At 16Th St to Perry St At Park Blvd#bus
5h 41m$990–1,340Drive 187.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape Maycar 187.2 mi
3h 55m$35–50Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the bus from Market St At 30Th St to Perry St At Park Blvd#bus 316
6h 13m$56–136Train, bus via Atlantic City
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Rt-47 At Fifth Stbus 552
6h 44m$75–165Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Cape May187.2 mi
3h 55mBus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St 125'W Of 10Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Streetbus 316 / ...
8h 11m$36–86Bus via College Park-U of MD, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
- Take the bus from Market St 125'W Of 10Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Streetbus 316 / ...
10h 13m$37–87
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May by subway, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Cape May. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via Market St 125'W Of 10Th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Cape May is 226 miles. The road distance is 188.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Cape May.
There are 715+ hotels available in Cape May.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Cape May, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, and Market St 125'W Of 10Th St in around 8h 11m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 16Th St to Perry St At Park Blvd#
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Market St At 30Th St to Perry St At Park Blvd#
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Rt-47 At Fifth St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $5–16
Bus from Market St 125'W Of 10Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Market St 125'W Of 10Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Cape May
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Cape May. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












