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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 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 224 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 224 miles.

Airports near Ship Bottom

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,442 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,571 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,273 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,398 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, 386 reviews)
$214+
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The Hideaway Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 52 reviews)
$172+
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Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 127 reviews)
$140+
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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 941 reviews)
$94+
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The Beach House at Drifting Sands
2 stars
Good (6.9, 31 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Ship Bottom

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.