How are you getting here?

• Flying (then driving)
• Private Boat or the Cape May-Lewes Ferry
• Driving
• Public Transportation

Flying to Cape May
The closest airport to Cape May is the Cape May County Airport. You can fly into the Cape May County Airport if you have your own small plane or access to a corporate jet.

The next closest airport is the Atlantic City International Airport. The airport is located about 45 minutes north of Cape May. There are three types of transportation out of the terminal. Rental cars, taxis, and Yellow Van Shuttle. If you need an alternate form of transportation into Cape May you can take a taxi or a shuttle to the NJ Transit Bus Station in Atlantic City. Buses run from this station directly into Cape May. Taxis are always at the airport and Yellow Van Shuttle can be contacted direct for rates and reservations.

The Philadelphia International Airport is the closest airport after Atlantic City.
Philadelphia International is about a 1 hour and 40 minute drive to/from Cape May.

Coming by Boat
A new popular way to arrive in Cape May is by boat. Let's not forget, we are an island and an easily accessible island too.

PRIVATE BOATS
Cape May is a popular vacation spot for boaters and numerous marinas here make your visit enjoyable whether you're just passing through or planning an extended visit. The Cape May Inlet Sea Buoy leads to the entrance of Cape May Inlet and is home to a large commercial fishing fleet. The inlet is wide and deep with long jetties on each side allowing these commercial vessels and pleasure craft to pass side by side safely. Once inside the harbor there's a "No Wake" zone that is strictly enforced. Cape May is home to the United States Coast Guard Training Center and these folks enforce the "No Wake" regulation without hesitation. Upon entering Cape May Harbor you'll find numerous full service marinas that provide first class service, offer transient dockage for the visiting boater and are a short cab or bike ride to downtown Cape May. Canyon Club Resort Marina and South Jersey Marina offer marine service technicians if you require repairs or just want to catch up on routine maintenance during your stay. Other amenities and services available include dockside electric service up to 100 amps, cable TV, high speed fueling with both gas and diesel, laundry services, bait and tackle, picnic areas, swimming pool, boat washing, high-speed wireless Internet and waste removal.

Cape-May Lewes Ferry
Another by boat option is one you don't have to pilot yourself! The Cape May Lewes Ferry is a great option for drivers coming from the South. The ferry will take you from Lewes, Delaware (17 miles or so) over the Delaware to North Cape May. From North Cape May, you are only a 5 minute drive into Cape May. The ferry crossing takes approximately 80 minutes to cross the Delaware Bay.
This is another great option for foot passengers or day trippers who want to leave their car behind. There are shuttles on the Cape May side of the ferry terminal to take you into Cape May. Please visit www.cmlf.com for more information about taking the ferry.

If you take the ferry across to Lewes, Delaware and points south, allow yourself 20 minutes to get to the ferry dock from the center of Cape May. You need to cross a bridge and traffic can build up easily.

Driving to Cape May
Cape May is located at the southern tip of New Jersey and we are the last exit on the Garden State Parkway.

By Car
If you are traveling from Philadelphia, there are two ways you can drive to reach Cape May.The first option is the Atlantic City Express Route. Take either the Walt Whitman or the Ben Franklin Bridge to I-676 S. Follow the signs to RT-42 S and Atlantic City Expressway. Once on the Expressway, get off at Exit 7S to the Garden State Parkway. Follow the parkway until it ends and you're in Cape May!

Total driving time: 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic

If you are coming from New York, there are three ways to get to Cape May. Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel or George Washington Bridge. Once you've made it through or over one of the aforementioned,  follow the signs to the New Jersey Turnpike South. From the Turnpike, get off at exit 11 and continue to the Garden State Parkway heading south. Follow the Parkway until it ends.

Total driving time: 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on traffic

If traffic is backed up across the main bridge, try the alternative. The West Cape May bridge leads into (what else!) West Cape May. This bridge is most commonly used when coming into town by way of the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. But to get to the bridge from the end of the Garden State Parkway, go North on Route 109 (a right turn). Follow 109 (or the signs to the ferry) around a jug handle. At the first light (Route 626 - Seashore Road) turn left and drive straight across the canal into West Cape May. This road becomes "Broadway" and terminates at the Atlantic Ocean in Cape May City.

Public Transportation
The NJ Transit Buses run from Philadelphia, New York and from many locations in New Jersey to Cape May. For a complete bus schedule please visit www.njtransit.com

Typical Manhattan (Port Authority) to Cape May trip? Click here
Please check NJ Transit for current information

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