Ship Bottom travel guide

Ship Bottom Tourism | Ship Bottom Guide

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. Ship Bottom deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ship Bottom in March
Estimated hotel price
$158
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, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Lufthansa. 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 Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 270 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, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ship Bottom departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ship Bottom, followed by Lufthansa. 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 Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ship Bottom, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ship Bottom takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Ship Bottom

Airlines serving Ship Bottom

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ship Bottom

Most booked hotels in Ship Bottom

Hotel LBI
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 289 reviews)
$380+
Surf City Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 108 reviews)
$179+
Drifting Sands Oceanfront Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 697 reviews)
$209+

Renting a car in Ship Bottom

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.