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 25 miles 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m 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 78 miles 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 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

Although Ship Bottom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 25 miles 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m 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 78 miles 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 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Ship Bottom

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 288 reviews)
$368+
Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 108 reviews)
$178+
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Good (7, 696 reviews)
$203+

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.