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Surf City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Surf City

With a population of 1,204, Surf City is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. Surf City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Surf City

Surf City in April
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surf City in April
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Surf City

Plane

Although Surf City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Surf City. 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 Surf City departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surf City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Surf City to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Surf City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 76 miles from Surf City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surf City, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Surf City takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Surf City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Surf City. 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 Surf City departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Surf City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Surf City to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Surf City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 76 miles from Surf City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Surf City, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Surf City takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Surf City

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Surf City

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Surf City

Most booked hotels in Surf City

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Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 103 reviews)
$144+
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Renting a car in Surf City

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Surf City (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 Surf City (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.

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