TRANSPORTATION

Atlantic City Convention Center
One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Phone: 609-449-2000
Fax: 609-449-2090

Located within a few hours' drive of nearly one-third of the nation's population and 20 percent of the country's business addresses, the Atlantic City Convention Center is easily accessible.

With the facility positioned off the Atlantic City Express Way and just a couple blocks from the city’s major resorts, the Atlantic City Convention Center is an optimal location. Also located inside the facility is The Atlantic City Rail Terminal which travels between Philadelphia and Atlantic City. This is a highly convenient option for travelers, just boarding the train and forget the hassle of driving. Below we provide you with driving directions, rail, and air service information needed to plan your next trip.

MILEAGE FROM
PHILADELPHIA: 55 miles
NEW YORK: 132 miles
NEWARK, NJ: 110 miles
WASHINGTON, DC: 173 miles
BALTIMORE: 168 miles
BOSTON: 328 miles
PITTSBURGH: 354 miles
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
  • From the Atlantic City Expressway
    At the end of the Expressway, make a left on Arctic Ave. and then a left on Michigan Ave. straight into the Atlantic City Convention Center parking garage. Another entrance to the parking garage is via the Atlantic City Connector. To take this route, bear to the right at the end of the Atlantic City Expressway and follow the Atlantic City Connector. After railroad tracks take the first exit on the right marked Convention Center/Bacharach Boulevard. While on Bacharach Boulevard, there are four (4) entrances into the parking garage on the right.
     
  • From Philadelphia and West
    Exit the Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge, Exit 24, onto Schuylkill Expressway (Route 76 East) through Philadelphia to the Walt Whitman Bridge.
     
  • From New York and North
    Major Interstate Highways connect with the Garden State Parkway South. Follow Garden State Parkway South to Exit 38 (Atlantic City Expressway). Follow Atlantic City Expressway directions.
  • From Baltimore, Washington & South
    Take I-95 to the Walt Whitman Bridge (Philadelphia). Cross the Walt Whitman Bridge and follow N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City Expressway. Follow Atlantic City Expressway directions.
     
  • From Norfolk, VA area
    Follow Route 13 and Route 9 to Cape May-Lewes Ferry, then take Garden State Parkway North to Exit 38 (Atlantic City Expressway) into Atlantic City. Follow Atlantic City Expressway directions.

TRUCK TRAFFIC/LOADING DOCK

All trucks bound for the New Atlantic City Convention Center MUST access the city via the Atlantic City Expressway. At the end of the Atlantic City Convention Center follow the expressway to the right and take the Atlantic City Connector. Take the first exit marked Convention Center/Bacharach Boulevard and Loading Dock access will be to the right. Trucks may not park the last 100 feet on Bacharach Boulevard before the Expressway on/off ramp.

AIRPORTS: The Atlantic City International Airport

  • Located a short 12 miles (approx. 18 min) outside of Atlantic City, the Atlantic City International Airport is a convenient option.

Serviced by Spirit Airlines, the airport offers service to/from Atlantic City as follows:

Spirit Airlines (www.spirit.com) Daily non-stop flights:
  • Orlando, FL
    Flight is approximately 2 hours/15 minutes
     
  • Tampa, FL
    Flight is approximately 2 hours/40 minutes
     
  • Ft. Lauderdale, FL
    Flight is approximately 2 hours/30 minutes
     
  • Ft. Myers, FL
    Flight is approximately 2 hours/20 minutes
     
  • Miami, FL (begins Oct. 6, 2021)
    Flight is approximately 2 hours/40 minutes
     
  • Myrtle Beach, SC
    Flight is approximately 1 hour/30 minutes
Seasonal service to the following:
  • Boston, Ma
    Summer Seasonal service
     
  • West Palm Beach, FL
    Flight is approximately 2 hours/30 minutes
    Traditional Winter Seasonal Service (now extends through the summer months)
     
  • Atlanta, GA
    Flight is approximately 2 hours Summer Seasonal service

In addition, Spirit Airlines offers connecting service to Atlantic City through Ft. Lauderdale, FL or Orlando, FL from the following cities: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Houston, TX Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Los Angeles, CA; Charlotte, NC; Phoenix, AR; Chicago O’Hare; New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA.

Spirit Airlines also offers connecting service to Atlantic City through Ft. Lauderdale, FL or Orlando, FL from the following countries: Bogotá, Columbia, Cancun, Mexico, Cartagena, Columbia, Saint Maarteen, Saint Thomas, Guatemala, Managua, Nicaragua, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, San Jose, Costa Rica, San Juan, PR, San Salvador, El Salvador, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Mexico City, Mexico.

Approximate airfare to/from Atlantic City can range from $19.95 each way (plus taxes, baggage) to $500.00 each way (plus taxes, baggage). Prices are dependent on time of day, day of the week, month of the year, in addition to other factors determined by the airline.

Sun Country will begin regularly scheduled service May 1, 2023

  • Twice-weekly, seasonal, nonstop service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) providing connectivity to the West Coast.
American Airlines Service Via LANDLINE BUS SERVICE:
  • Starting April 11, 2022, customers can book service to/from ACY (www.aa.com)
  • The service began on June 3, 2022
  • Service is offered three times daily
  • Customers begin their trip at their local airport (ACY) and check-in with American to check bags and clear security.
  • They would then board a Landline vehicle to arrive in PHL.
  • Once at PHL, they’ll deboard airside, enter the terminal and proceed directly to their connecting flight.
  • When they return home, guests will board a Landline vehicle in PHL and arrive at their local airport (ACY). Checked bags will seamlessly be transferred.
  • Learn how this works: VIDEO LEARN MORE

Departs ACY

Arrives PHL

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Arrives ACY

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AIRPORTS: The Philadelphia International Airport (www.phl.org):

Located an easy 60 minute/60-mile drive outside of Atlantic City, the Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient option.
The Philadelphia International Airport is serviced by the following airlines:
Approximate airfare to/from Philadelphia varies. Prices are dependent on airline, time of day, day of the week, month of the year, in addition to other factors determined by the airline.
 
Rideshare Options
  • Lyft: Approx. cost from PHL to Atlantic City ranges from $115.00-$270.00
    *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.
     
  • Uber: Approx. cost from PHL to Atlantic City ranges from $119.00-$267.00
    *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.
TRAIN:
  • The Septa High Speed Rail Line train (www.septa.org) runs from the Philadelphia International Airport to 30th Street Station. Estimated fare is $6.00.
     
  • The Atlantic City Train Station is conveniently located adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center. The Train Station is serviced by New Jersey Transit.
     
  • New Jersey Transit (www.njtransit.com) provides service from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Trains run on the hour.
    • Estimated cost from Philadelphia to Atlantic City is $10.75 per person (prices subject to change).
       
  • Philadelphia 30th Street Station is serviced by AMTRAK (www.amtrak.com) AMTRAK provides service from all major East Coast destinations including New York, Boston and Washington, DC to the 30th Street Station.
 

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

Rental Car Companies:
The following Rental Car Companies operate at the Atlantic City International Airport:

Alamo:
(215) 492-3960
www.alamo.com

Avis:
(609) 383-9595
www.avis.com

Budget:
609-383-0682
www.budget.com

Dollar:
(800) 800-4440
www.dollar.com

Hertz:
215-492-7200
www.hertz.com

Enterprise: *
609-272-1791
www.enterprise.com Currently, book through enterprise.com and type in XZ17F30 as the account number, which will apply the discount at both PHL and ACY.

National: *
(800) 227-7368
www.nationalcar.com Currently, book through nationalcar.com and type in XZ17F30 as the account number, which will apply the discount at both PHL and ACY.


Shuttle Service:
The following companies provide service to/from Atlantic City International Airport:

Joe’s Transportation Services
Website: www.joeslimoac.com
(800) 931-JOES or (609) 457-8807
  • Call for costs
  • Arrangements must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
Geiger’s Limousine & Transportation

Lee Geiger
(O): 609-348-2683
(C): 609-742-6069

Jake Wenig
(O): 609-348-2683
(C): 609-464-0810
Dennis Transportation, LLC (Utilizing the 13-seat Atlantic City Jitneys) Dennis Bassford
Phone: 609-289-6516
*Arrangements need to be made in advance.
 
Tropiano Transportation
(800) 559-2040
  • Private Shuttle buses available for groups up to 25. Call for pricing.
  • Private cars $180 up to 3 passengers
  • Credit card is needed to hold the reservation.
  • Try to schedule 48 hours to 7 days in advance.
 
AC Black Car Service
Paul Winkworth Phone: 609-214-1058
Taxi:
  • Taxis are available from 6:00am until 12:00am daily.
  • Estimated cost to Atlantic City is $30.00.
Lyft:
  • Approx. cost from ACY to Atlantic City ranges from $30.00-$60.00
  • *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.
Uber:
  • Approx. cost from ACY to Atlantic City ranges from $30.00-$60.00 9
  • *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.