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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ship Bottom travel guide

Ship Bottom Tourism | Ship Bottom Guide

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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ship Bottom to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ship Bottom

Ship Bottom in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ship Bottom in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 46m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 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, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 46m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Ship Bottom

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,528 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ship Bottom

Most booked hotels in Ship Bottom

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Hotel LBI
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 389 reviews)
$169+
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The Hideaway Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 54 reviews)
$441+
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Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 127 reviews)
$298+
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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 945 reviews)
$226+
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The Beach House at Drifting Sands
2 stars
Good (6.2, 31 reviews)
$167+
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Renting a car in Ship Bottom

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.