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Atlantic City

NJ TRANSIT gets you to all the action in AC! There is so much to do for a vacation, a weekend or a day trip. Escape for a day in the sand and surf or Atlantic City’s FREE beaches, boardwalk fun, outlet shopping, a concert, the airshow or other special event. Or, get away at a world-famous resort, take dinner and a show to the next level and dance the night away. NJ TRANSIT gets you there for less. Forget the hassle and expense of driving. 

For the latest information on Atlantic City events, visit the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority website.

Planning your trip is as easy as 1, 2, 3! 

  1. Find your nearby train station, plus get directions and parking information using our rider tools.
  2. Plan your trip for specific schedules and fare information.
  3. Purchase train tickets using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App® or a ticket vending machine (TVM) at the station. 

Plan Your Trip

ATLANTIC CITY RAIL LINE

Board the train and forget the hassle and expense of driving. The Atlantic City Rail Line offers convenient daily service from Philadelphia 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal. You can also board Atlantic City Line trains in Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Lindenwold, Atco, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City and Absecon. The Atlantic City Rail Terminal is adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center, just a few blocks from the boardwalk. Plus, the Pennsauken Transit Center offers free parking and connections from the River LINE.

FREE CASINO SHUTTLE
Free and convenient shuttle bus service is available between the Atlantic City Rail Terminal and Atlantic City casinos. The service is fast, reliable, and timed with train arrivals and departures. You will make it to the casinos in no time! Pickups at casinos begin approximately 25 minutes before the train is scheduled to depart. Click HERE for more information on this free shuttle.

Connections

Amtrak
Get to or from Atlantic City using convenient connections between Amtrak trains and NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Line at Philadelphia 30th Street Station. Book your trip ticket for both rail lines for travel to and from any Amtrak train station.

Philadelphia International Airport via SEPTA
Travel to or from Philadelphia International Airport via SEPTA  and connect to NJ TRANSIT at 30th Street Station for Atlantic City. 

Alternate Service Guide

Certain bus routes provide options to Atlantic City Line train service. A listing of alternatives by service line and station connection follows. Find your bus route below, then check MyBus for real-time arrivals. If you have a monthly rail pass valued at $67 or more, travel on the bus or light rail is free.

Pennsauken Transit Center - River Line, 404, 417, 419
Cherry Hill - 406, 450
Lindenwold - 403, 459, 554, PATCO
Atco - 554
Hammonton - 554
Egg Harbor City - 554
Absecon - 554
Atlantic City - 501, 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 509, 551, 552, 553, 554, 559

EXPRESS BUS SERVICE

NEW YORK - ATLANTIC CITY - WILDWOOD - CAPE MAY 

NJ TRANSIT offers discounted round-trip excursion fares between New York, Newark, Jersey City, and Atlantic City for $48.30. Round-trip tickets must be purchased before boarding and are available at New York (Port Authority Bus Terminal), Newark Penn Station, Journal Square in Jersey City, Atlantic City Bus Terminal, or using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App.

Drivers are not able to issue round-trip tickets on the bus. Tickets are good for up to ten (10) days from and including the date of the sale. See Bus Route 319 timetable for schedule information.

FromBus Route
New York (Port Authority Bus Terminal)
Newark (Limited)
Journal Square (Limited)
Toms River
319

NOTE: Consult the trip planner for service schedules to and from your destination by town name.

PHILADELPHIA - ATLANTIC CITY

NJ TRANSIT offers a discount round-trip excursion fare between Philadelphia and Atlantic City for $23.00. Round-trip tickets must be purchased at Atlantic City Bus Terminal or using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App. Drivers are not able to issue round-trip tickets on the bus. Tickets are good for up to ten (10) days from and including the date of sale.

FromBus Route
PHILADELPHIA (Race Street, Market Street, Broad Street, and Vine Street )
CAMDEN (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
AVANDALE PARK and RIDE (Sicklerville)
551

NOTE: Consult the trip planner for service schedules to and from your destination by town name.

Connections

Bus Route 551 stops at the Atlantic City Bus Terminal, allowing easy connections with NJ TRANSIT bus services to many shore destinations in southern New Jersey, including Ventnor, Margate, Longport, Brigantine, Ocean City, and Sea Isle City.

Plan Your Trip to Atlantic City

To plan your trip to Atlantic City, use the online trip planner.  Simply enter your starting address and date of travel.

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