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

Ship Bottom travel 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$185
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ship Bottom in February
Estimated hotel price
$185
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, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. 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 Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 100 miles and will cost you around $15. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 210 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, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Acela. 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 Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m 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 Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 100 miles and will cost you around $15. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Ship Bottom

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,905 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,869 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,402 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,176 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,561 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,915 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,196 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,268 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, 402 reviews)
$175+
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The Hideaway Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 54 reviews)
$212+
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Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 127 reviews)
$150+
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Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 945 reviews)
$66+
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The Beach House at Drifting Sands
2 stars
Good (6.9, 32 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Ship Bottom

Renting a car in Ship Bottom costs $88 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

Renting a car in Ship Bottom costs $88 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.