Bethany Trolley
Free to ride
Seasonal single-route service
Trolleys · beach buses · park & ride
An easier way around
Compare beach buses, local trolleys and park-and-ride options from Lewes to Ocean City—then leave more room in the day for the coast.
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DART Beach Bus
$4 Daily Pass
Delaware beaches to Ocean City
Jolly Trolley
Afternoon & evening
Rehoboth–Dewey seasonal shuttle
Ocean City
$4 Ride-All-Day
Coastal Highway Beach Bus
Town-by-town guide
Less parking. More beach time.
Start with where you are staying, choose your destination and find a simpler way to move around the coast.
Delaware
Lewes & Rehoboth Beach
- Main service
- DART Beach Bus
- Fare snapshot
- $2 per trip or $4 Daily Pass
Best for: Park once, then ride to beaches, outlets and downtown Rehoboth
Free parking is available at the Lewes Transit Center and Rehoboth Park & Ride, with fare paid when you board.
- Use the Rehoboth Park & Ride to skip the downtown parking search.
- DART connects Lewes and Rehoboth with Dewey, Bethany, Fenwick Island and Ocean City.
Delaware
Dewey Beach
- Main service
- Jolly Trolley + DART
- Fare snapshot
- Seasonal service; check current fare
Best for: An evening ride between Dewey and Rehoboth
The Jolly Trolley runs between Rehoboth and Dewey during the beach season, while DART provides wider coastal connections.
- The 2026 Jolly Trolley season began May 22, with daily service beginning June 13.
- Track the trolley and review event-related schedule changes before heading out.
Delaware
Bethany & Fenwick Island
- Main service
- Bethany Trolley + DART
- Fare snapshot
- Bethany Trolley is free
Best for: Getting around Bethany or continuing along the coast
Bethany operates a free single-route town trolley in season. DART Beach Bus provides the broader connection through Fenwick Island.
- The Bethany trolley runs from the Friday before Memorial Day through mid-September.
- Use the official trolley page for the map, live tracker and late-evening pickup guidance.
Maryland
Ocean City
- Main service
- Coastal Highway Beach Bus
- Fare snapshot
- $4 Ride-All-Day
Best for: Traveling the length of Ocean City without moving the car
The Beach Bus travels between the South Division Street and 144th Street transit stations, with stops along Coastal Highway.
- Summer 2026 service is scheduled approximately every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 3 a.m.
- The West Ocean City Park & Ride offers free parking and regular shuttle service, except for designated event fares.
Plan by priority
Choose the easiest version of the day
Leave the car outside town
Use the Rehoboth or West Ocean City park-and-ride options when downtown parking is the stressful part of the day.
Compare beach parkingHop between beach towns
DART Beach Bus is the main seasonal public connection linking the Delaware resort area with Ocean City.
Plan with DARTHead out after the beach
The Jolly Trolley and Ocean City Beach Bus make evening trips easier when schedules line up with your plans.
See evening optionsPlan an accessible ride
DART and Ocean City operate accessible buses; riders needing paratransit should review eligibility and reservation details early.
Review accessible service
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A car-light beach day
Make the ride part of the day
Whether you are parking once, hopping on a trolley or pedaling the boardwalk, match your transportation plan to your beach plans.
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Choose your connection
Save the stop, route and return schedule before you leave Wi-Fi.
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Pack compactly
Keep bags, umbrellas and coolers easy to carry without blocking an aisle.
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Leave a little margin
Summer traffic and special events can affect scheduled travel times.
Beyond one beach town
Connect the rest of the coast
These services and planning tools help when your trip begins inland, crosses the bay or continues beyond the resort buses.
DART 305 Beach Connection
Weekend and holiday service links Wilmington, Christiana, Dover, Lewes and Rehoboth during the beach season.
View DART connectionsShore Transit
Regional public transit serves Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties, including connections toward Ocean City.
Visit Shore TransitCape May–Lewes Ferry
Cross Delaware Bay between Lewes and North Cape May with vehicle and foot-passenger options.
Explore the ferryMaps & directions
Keep the coast in context before combining buses, driving, biking and walking into one day.
Browse local mapsQuick answers
Beach transportation FAQs
The practical details visitors most often need before choosing a bus, trolley or park-and-ride.
Can I visit the beach without parking downtown?
Yes. The Rehoboth Park & Ride and Lewes Transit Center have free parking with DART service, and the West Ocean City Park & Ride connects with Ocean City. Check operating dates and special-event fares before you go.
Which beach transportation services are seasonal?
The Bethany Trolley, Jolly Trolley and DART Beach Bus operate primarily during the beach season. Ocean City changes its schedule through the year. Always check the operator’s current schedule and alerts on the day of travel.
Can I bring beach gear on the bus?
DART allows items such as towels, umbrellas and small coolers when they remain secured in your seating area and do not block aisles or inconvenience other riders. Check other operators’ current passenger rules before boarding.
Are the beach buses accessible?
DART buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts, and Ocean City buses are ADA accessible when the vehicle ramp and securement area can accommodate the mobility device. Separate paratransit eligibility and advance-reservation rules may apply.
Park once. Enjoy more of the coast.
Match your transportation plan with current parking rules, town guides and local maps before the beach day begins.