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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 40 km 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ship Bottom is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km 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 Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 193 km and will cost you around $30. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

Although Ship Bottom doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 km 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ship Bottom to Philadelphia takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ship Bottom is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km 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 Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 193 km and will cost you around $30. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Ship Bottom

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 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, 391 reviews)
$181+
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The Hideaway Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 54 reviews)
$209+
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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)
$99+
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The Beach House at Drifting Sands
2 stars
Good (6.2, 31 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Ship Bottom

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.