The average bus between Rutherford and Cape May takes 5h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 16m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rutherford to Cape May. 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 hourly between Rutherford and Cape May. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherford is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Cape May at 4:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Port Authority Bus Terminal and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rutherford to Cape May? 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 Rutherford to Cape May. However, there are services departing from Rutherford station and arriving at Cape May station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Rutherford to Cape May bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Orient Way At Passaic Ave station.
Rutherford to Cape May bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
The distance between Rutherford and Cape May is 221.7 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a bus from Orient Way At Passaic Ave to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal in around 6h 8m.