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How to apply for NJ Transit (Atlantic City Line connections via Atlantic City + Cape May-Lewes Ferry cross-border DE) + Local Bus (Cape May County)

NJ Transit serves Cape May County. Cape May County (~95K, NJ's southernmost county): NJ Transit bus 313/315/553/554 connects Cape May + Wildwood + Avalon to Atlantic City for further rail. Cape May-Lewes Ferry (Delaware River and Bay Authority) connects Cape May NJ to Lewes DE — cross-border DE/MD/VA gateway. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare half-fare for 62+. Limited fixed-route; seasonal tourist heavy.

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NJ Transit (Atlantic City Line connections via Atlantic City + Cape May-Lewes Ferry cross-border DE) + Local Bus serves Cape May County. Cape May County (~95K, NJ's southernmost county): NJ Transit bus 313/315/553/554 connects Cape May + Wildwood + Avalon to Atlantic City for further rail. Cape May-Lewes Ferry (Delaware River and Bay Authority) connects Cape May NJ to Lewes DE — cross-border DE/MD/VA gateway. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare half-fare for 62+. Limited fixed-route; seasonal tourist heavy.. NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare ID required for half-fare — apply at NJ Transit customer service center or via mail-in form. Access Link statewide ADA paratransit within ¾ mile of NJ Transit bus routes.

Cape May: NJ Transit Senior Reduced Fare (half-fare 62+) + Access Link statewide ADA paratransit.

What you'll need

Proof of Cape May County / NJ residency
Proof of age 62+
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 609-465-3535

Renewals

Senior ID is permanent

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