Shuttle Information & Directions
Getting Around
Ferry Shuttles
Cape May
Photo Credit: John Cooke, Cooke Cape May
The Cape May shuttle travels a single route between the Cape May Terminal and the Cape May Welcome Center at 609 Lafayette Street; there are no other stops.
Fall 2024 Shuttle Schedule
September 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th and 21st, 22nd; October 12th and 13th, 2024.
The Shuttle runs Saturday and Sundays ONLY
Shuttle Service During Operational Periods:
Tickets are required to take the Cape May - Lewes Ferry Shuttle.
Shuttles meet arriving Ferries at the Cape May Terminal until 1:00 p.m. After that, no shuttle service TO downtown Cape May is offered.
From the Terminal to the Cape May Welcome Center (Downtown Cape May):
The Shuttle will take passengers with tickets to the Cape May Welcome Center in Downtown Cape May.
From the Cape May Welcome Center to the Terminal:
Shuttles to the Cape May Terminal with the final departure from the Welcome Center at 5:00 p.m. for the 6:00 p.m. sailing to Lewes.
Shuttle Fares
Service is $4 per passenger. Space is limited so advance reservations are required.
Round-Trip Foot Passenger and Shuttle Bundle:
Adult: $22
Senior, Military, AAA: $18
Child (6-13): $9
Child 5 years & under: Free
Restrictions: You must check in at the ticket counter to receive your shuttle ticket. Also, be aware that pets are not permitted on shuttles unless they are a K-9 or Service Dog. Bicycles are also not permitted on the shuttles.
To make a shuttle reservation, please call 800.643.3779 or Book Online.
Lewes
There is no Ferry-provided shuttle service in Lewes, however, there are several options for getting to and from town.
DART Bus Service
As of September 8, 2024 DART Route 204 that serves the Lewes terminal no longer travels beyond the Lewes Park-n-Ride.
The route will serve the Lewes terminal, the town of Lewes, and the Lewes Park-n-Ride. Passengers going to the Tanger Outlets or the cities of Rehoboth Beach and Ocean City, Maryland, will need to transfer to the route 201 or 203, respectively. Route 201 will take riders to downtown Rehoboth Beach. Route 203 will take riders to Dewey Beach, Sea Shore State Park, Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and the Ocean City, Maryland Convention Center.
DART route 204 does NOT run on Sundays. Routes 201 and 203 will run on Sundays. Passengers traveling on Sunday will need to find alternative transportation to the town of Lewes, the outlets, and the city of Rehoboth Beach.
As a reminder, DART 204 will drop passengers off at the corner of Second Street and Market Street (next to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church). However, the pickup for the DART 204 is at the corner of Savannah Road and Third Street (in front of the Zwaanendael Museum). Passengers going to the town of Lewes and coming back to the ferry will need to be aware that the pickup spot is different from the drop off spot.
Ground Transportation Options
Looking to utilize Uber, Lyft or taxi service when you arrive at the terminal? Please use the following addresses when arranging service:
- Cape May Terminal - 1200 Lincoln Blvd, North Cape May, NJ 08204
- Lewes Terminal - 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958
Passengers are encouraged to arrange those services prior to arrival at the terminal. Please note that availability may vary depending on season.
Public Transportation Options
Cape May
- On the Cape May side, public transportation options are generally not within walking distance and require a taxi or shuttle to get to transit centers in the local towns
Lewes
- On the Lewes side, there is a DART bus stop in front of the terminal
- For complete list of pick-up/drop-off times, please be sure to check the DART route schedule
To check state transit options see the links below.
Getting Here
The 17-mile, 85-minute cruise between New Jersey and Delaware can cut miles off a trip along the Atlantic Coast and connects travelers to beautiful beach towns. Below, you will find information on how to get to our terminals and ground transportation options to local towns if you travel across as a foot passenger.
Cape May Ferry Terminal Address
1200 Lincoln Blvd
North Cape May, NJ 08204
View Cape May Ferry Terminal on Google Maps
GPS: 38.968719, -74.959717
Lewes Ferry Terminal Address
43 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
View Lewes Ferry Terminal on Google Maps
GPS: 38.782424, -75.119877
