The average bus between Cape May and Rye takes 9h 11m and the fastest bus takes 7h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cape May to Rye. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cape May and Rye. The earliest departure is at 1:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Cape May is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Rye at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cape May to Rye? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape May to Rye. However, there are services departing from Cape May station and arriving at Rye station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.
Cape May to Rye bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
Cape May to Rye bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Cape May and Rye is 250.9 km. The road distance is 411 km.
NJ Transit operates a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Port Authority Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–85 and the journey takes 5h 26m.