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 countr
y's business addresses, the Atlantic City Convention Center is easily accessible. Below you will find driving directions and rail and air service information.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
RAIL SERVICE
The Atlantic City Train Station is adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center. The Train Station is serviced by NJ Transit.
AMTRAK (www.amtrak.com) Provides service from all major East Coast destinations (NY, Boston, Washington, DC) to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
NJ TRANSIT (www.njtransit.com) Provides service from 30th Street Train Station in Philadelphia to Atlantic City. Trains run almost every hour. Estimated cost: $10.75/one way. Approximate 90 minute ride.
From the Philadelphia International Airport, you can take a Septa High-Speed Rail Line (www.septa.org) train to the 30th Street Station and connect with NJ Transit. Estimated cost: $6.25, one way. Approximate 20 minute ride.
- The Septa High-Speed Rail Line train (www.septa.org) runs from the Philadelphia International Airport to 30th Street Station. The 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. The 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.
AIR SERVICE
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is an easy 20-minute drive from Atlantic City. Spirit Airlines serves ACY. Philadelphia International Airport is about 60 minutes away. For more information about Atlantic City International Airport, visit http://www.sjta.com/acairport/.
Serviced by Spirit Airlines, the airport offers service to/from Atlantic City as follows:
Spirit Airlines (www.spiritair.com)--Daily non-stop flights:
Flight is approximately 2 hours/15 minutes
Flight is approximately 2 hours/40 minutes
Flight is approximately 2 hours/30 minutes
Flight is approximately 2 hours/20 minutes
- Miami, FL (begins Oct. 6, 2021)
Flight is approximately 2 hours/40 minutes
Flight is approximately 1 hour/30 minutes
Seasonal service to the following:
Flight is approximately 2 hours/30 minutes
Traditional Winter Seasonal Service (now extends through the summer months)
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.
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 the airline, time of day, day of the week, a month of the year, in addition to other factors determined by the airline.
Shuttle SERVICE
Taxi Cabs are available at the Atlantic City Airport at curbside. For assistance, call Operations at Ext. 2002 from the courtesy phones at the taxi service desk, between baggage claim and the terminal exit.
The following company provides shuttle service from the Atlantic City International Airport and the Philadelphia International.
Rapid Rover (www.rapidrover.com) After retrieving luggage, proceed to the Ground Transportation Desk in the Baggage Claim Area and dial #21. All shuttle arrangements must be made in advance of arrival. Call 800-322-8062.
Atlantic City Jitney (www.jitneyac.com) Shuttle from the Atlantic City International Airport to Atlantic City destinations. For information and times please call 609-344-6642 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday). Please call 609-576-2776 after 4:30 p.m. and on weekends.
The following companies provide shuttle service to/from Philadelphia International Airport:
Joe’s Transportation Services (www.joeslimoac.com) (800) 931-JOES or (609) 457-8807
Call for costs. Arrangements must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
Tropiano Transportation (www.tropianoshuttle.com) (800) 559-2040
Approximate cost is $75.00 per person, one-way to any Atlantic City hotel or casino hotel. Payment must be in form of cash. Try to schedule 48 hours in advance. No bus service after 7 pm. Private cars after 7 pm; approximate cost is $150.
AC Jitney Service
Contact for Philadelphia Airport Shuttle service: Dennis Bassford dbassford@msn.com
All Philadelphia International Airport to Atlantic City arrangements must be made in advance of travel.
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.
Philadelphia Ground Transportation:
Rental Cars Companies:
The following Rental Car Companies operate at Philadelphia International Airport:
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 or 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 or ACY.