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

Ship Bottom travel guide

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

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ship Bottom in April
Estimated hotel price
$184
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, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 80 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 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, Air France, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 80 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Ship Bottom

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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, 383 reviews)
$193+
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The Hideaway Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 51 reviews)
$241+
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Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 123 reviews)
$149+
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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 936 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Ship Bottom

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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