There are 3 ways to get from Cape May to Delaware by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Jfk Blvd At 30Th Stbus 316
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 24m$17–586Drive 82.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cape May to Wilmingtoncar 82.4 mi
1h 57m$15–22Bus, line 113 bus
- Take the bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Market St At 11Th Stbus 316 / ...
- Take the bus from 69th St TC South Berth 4 to Claymont Transit Centerbus 113
5h 38m$18–48
Cape May to Delaware by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cape May to Delaware is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cape May to Delaware is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Cape May to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street and arriving at King St @ 10Th St via 69th St TC South Berth 4 and Claymont Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Cape May and Delaware is 124 miles. The road distance is 82.8 miles.
The best way to get from Cape May to Delaware without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 24m and costs $16 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cape May to Delaware, including transfers.
Cape May to Delaware bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street station.
Cape May to Delaware bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Market St At 11Th St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cape May to Delaware is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cape May to Delaware.
There are 188+ hotels available in Delaware.
What companies run services between Cape May, NJ, USA and Delaware, USA?
You can take a bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to King St @ 10Th St via Market St At 11Th St, 11th St, 69th St Transit Center, 69th St TC South Berth 4, Claymont Transit Center, and Claymont Transportation Center in around 5h 38m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Jfk Blvd At 30Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
Bus from Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street to Market St At 11Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $11–40
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