What is the cheapest way to get from Nantucket to Cape May?

The cheapest way to get from Nantucket to Cape May is to ferry and drive which costs $75 - $160 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nantucket to Cape May?

The fastest way to get from Nantucket to Cape May is to fly and bus which takes 7h 21m and costs $390 - $700.

How far is it from Nantucket to Cape May?

The distance between Nantucket and Cape May is 399 miles.

How do I travel from Nantucket to Cape May without a car?

The best way to get from Nantucket to Cape May without a car is to ferry and bus and train via New York which takes 13h 7m and costs $110 - $950.

How long does it take to get from Nantucket to Cape May?

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Nantucket to Cape May, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cape May?

There are 716+ hotels available in Cape May.

Nantucket to Cape May - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Nantucket to Cape May by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)ACK - PHL
2. Take the bus from Market St At 16Th St to Perry St At Park Blvd#
7h 21m
$392–692
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket to Hyannis, MAHigh-speed ferry to Hyannis
2. Drive from Hyannis, MA to Cape May
8h 50m
$78–156
Ferry, bus, train via New York
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Station
3. Take the train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Cape May, NJ
13h 7m
$112–917
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
3. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtown
4. Take the bus from New York, NY to Cape May, NJ
13h 55m
$128–261
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Station
3. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Station
4. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
5. Take the bus from Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Rt-47 At Fifth St552
13h 59m
$141–970
Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ACK - LGA
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Cape May, NJ
7h 32m
$394–680
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)ACK - JFK
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Cape May, NJ
7h 33m
$373–559
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)ACK - DCA
2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
3. Take the bus from Market St At 30Th St to Perry St At Park Blvd#
9h 35m
$154–1,449
Fly to Westchester County Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Westchester County Airport (HPN)ACK - HPN
2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Cape May, NJ
9h 40m
$436–1,298
Ferry, bus, train #2
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Hyannis, MA
2. Take the bus from Hyannis Transportation Center to Boston South Buses
3. Take the train from Boston to 30th Street Station
4. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At 30Th St to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street316 / ...
13h 30m
$132–924
Ferry, bus via Atlantic City
1. Take the ferry from Nantucket, MA to New Bedford, MA
2. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal319
5. Take the bus from Gate #2 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Cape May Welcome Ctr - Lafayette Street552
14h 37m
$79–259

Nantucket to Cape May by ferry, foot, and bus

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Map of how to get from Nantucket to Cape May.

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Distance: 396.3 mi
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Cape May, NJ, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Cape May. However, you can take the bus to Nantucket Memorial Airport, walk to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), walk to Airport Terminal A, take the train to Suburban Station, walk to Market St At 16Th St, then take the bus to Perry St At Park Blvd#. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Nantucket, Massachusetts to Cape May, NJ via Hyannis, MA, Hyannis Transportation Center, Boston South Station, Boston, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, 34 St-Herald Sq, 7 Av, and New York, NY in around 13h 7m.

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