Ship Bottom travel guide

Ship Bottom Tourism | Ship Bottom Guide

You're Going to Love Ship Bottom

With a population of 1,135, Ship Bottom is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ship Bottom deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ship Bottom

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Arlington (1302 Long Beach Blvd) and La Spiaggia (357 W8TH Street (RT 72W)) are great picks.

When to visit Ship Bottom

Ship Bottom in March
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ship Bottom in March
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ship Bottom

Plane

Although Ship Bottom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 km from Ship Bottom. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ship Bottom is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km from Ship Bottom. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although Ship Bottom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 km from Ship Bottom. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ship Bottom is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km from Ship Bottom. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Ship Bottom

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ship Bottom

Most booked hotels in Ship Bottom

Hotel LBI
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 289 reviews)
$380+
Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 108 reviews)
$178+
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 695 reviews)
$209+

Renting a car in Ship Bottom

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ship Bottom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ship Bottom (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.