Plan your trip around Atlantic County by bus, rail, airport, shuttle, expressway, and shore-town roadways, from Atlantic City and the Downbeach communities to Hammonton, Egg Harbor City, Absecon, Mays Landing, and the mainland towns.
Atlantic County combines shore tourism, casino and convention travel, regional commuting, university access, airport service, and rural Pinelands roadways. The county's transportation network is especially important for Atlantic City visitors, South Jersey commuters, beach travelers, students, airport passengers, and residents who rely on bus and rail links.
The Atlantic City Expressway is the major limited-access route into Atlantic City from the Philadelphia/South Jersey region. U.S. 30, U.S. 40/322, Route 9, Route 50, and Route 54 also connect Atlantic County towns, shore destinations, mainland communities, and Pinelands areas.
NJ TRANSIT bus routes serve Atlantic City, Philadelphia connections, Cape May County, Lindenwold, Lakewood, and inland South Jersey communities. SJTA transportation services and community shuttles help connect employment locations and areas with limited public transportation.
The Atlantic City Rail Line connects Atlantic City with Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, with Atlantic County-area stations including Hammonton, Egg Harbor City, Absecon, and Atlantic City.
Atlantic City International Airport offers commercial and general aviation access for Atlantic County and the broader South Jersey region, with airport services, parking, rental car, taxi, and rideshare information available through the airport.
South Jersey Transportation Authority
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Hammonton, NJ
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Visit SJTA for Atlantic City Expressway, Atlantic City International Airport, tolls, travel alerts, and South Jersey transportation information.
Transportation schedules, routes, airport services, toll information, and shuttle details can change. Use this NJTGO page as a planning guide, then confirm times and current service directly with the transportation provider before traveling.
Atlantic County bus service is centered around Atlantic City, the Atlantic City Bus Terminal, the Atlantic City Rail Terminal, White Horse Pike, U.S. Route 9, the Atlantic City Expressway corridor, and regional connections into Philadelphia, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Camden County, and Ocean County.
| Route | From | To | Main Corridor | Garage / Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 551 | Atlantic City Bus Terminal | Philadelphia Greyhound Terminal | Atlantic City Expressway / Route 42 | Washington Township | Limited-stop service noted on the original NJTGO page, including Farley Service Plaza in Hamilton Township, Avandale Park-Ride in Sicklerville, and Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden. |
| 552 | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | Cape May | U.S. Route 9 / Delsea Drive / Bayshore Road / Seashore Road | Egg Harbor | Original notes included Ocean View Park-Ride service and additional local service between Wildwood and Cape May Court House. |
| 553 | Atlantic City Bus Terminal | Upper Deerfield | Harding Highway / Landis Avenue / Delsea Drive / Millville-Bridgeton Road / Route 77 | Egg Harbor | Regional South Jersey route connecting Atlantic City with inland communities. |
| 554 | Atlantic City Bus Terminal | Lindenwold | White Horse Pike | Washington Township | Important connection toward Lindenwold and PATCO-area travel. |
| 559 | Atlantic City Bus Terminal | Lakewood Bus Terminal | U.S. Route 9 | Egg Harbor | North-south regional service through shore and Route 9 communities. |
The Atlantic City Bus Terminal is a major hub for bus travel into Atlantic City, shore attractions, casino areas, mainland shopping corridors, colleges, employment centers, and regional connections.
SJTA transportation services are useful for community shuttle and employment-access planning, especially where traditional fixed-route transit may be limited.
The Atlantic City Rail Line is the main rail route serving Atlantic County. It links Atlantic City with Philadelphia and provides convenient access to Hammonton, Egg Harbor City, Absecon, and Atlantic City. For visitors, the line is especially useful for Atlantic City Convention Center, casino, Boardwalk, beach, and event travel.
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| Municipality / Area | Station | Connections Noted on Original Page |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 30th Street Station | SEPTA, Amtrak |
| Cherry Hill Township | Cherry Hill | NJ TRANSIT 406 and 450 bus connections were noted on the original page. |
| Lindenwold | Lindenwold | NJ TRANSIT 403, 451, 459, and 554 buses, plus PATCO. |
| Waterford Township | Atco | Regional rail stop between Lindenwold and Hammonton. |
| Hammonton | Hammonton | NJ TRANSIT 554 bus and community shuttle information was noted on the original page. |
| Egg Harbor City | Egg Harbor City | NJ TRANSIT 554 bus; original note said buses stop on White Horse Pike. |
| Absecon | Absecon | NJ TRANSIT 554 bus; original note said the 554 eastbound stops one block north on White Horse Pike. |
| Atlantic City | Atlantic City Rail Terminal | Atlantic City Bus Terminal is nearby. Original page listed NJ TRANSIT 319, 501, 502, 504, 505, 507, 508, 509, 551, 552, 553, 554, and 559 bus connections. |
Rail can be a useful option for trips to Atlantic City events, casino areas, the Boardwalk, the beach, and the Convention Center, especially when paired with local bus, jitney, taxi, rideshare, or walking connections.
Hammonton, Egg Harbor City, Absecon, and Atlantic City stations help support commuting and regional trips to Philadelphia, South Jersey connections, and shore employment centers.
Atlantic City International Airport is the major commercial airport serving Atlantic County and the surrounding South Jersey region. It is a key resource for residents, visitors, casino travelers, conference guests, military-related travel, and vacation connections.
Use the airport website for flight status, airlines, parking, terminal layout, security, amenities, shops and dining, and passenger service information.
Airport passengers should confirm current taxi, rideshare, rental car, shuttle, and parking options before traveling, especially for early morning or late-night flights.
The airport is convenient to the Atlantic City Expressway and Atlantic County mainland communities, including Egg Harbor Township, Galloway, Absecon, Hamilton Township, and Atlantic City.
Atlantic County travel often depends on a mix of expressway, state highway, U.S. highway, county road, shore bridge, and local street connections. Visitors should plan extra time during summer weekends, casino/event weekends, beach traffic, severe weather, and holiday travel.
The major highway approach for many Philadelphia and South Jersey drivers heading to Atlantic City, the casinos, the Convention Center, and the Boardwalk.
An important mainland corridor through communities such as Absecon, Egg Harbor City, and Hammonton, with connections toward Atlantic City and Camden County.
A major route into Atlantic City and mainland Atlantic County, serving areas such as Mays Landing, Egg Harbor Township, Pleasantville, and Atlantic City.
Useful for north-south travel through shore and mainland areas, with connections toward Somers Point, Linwood, Northfield, Absecon, Galloway, and neighboring counties.
Use these town links to connect transportation planning with NJTGO local guides. Some communities are more rail-oriented, some are highway-oriented, and others are best planned around beach, bay, or event traffic patterns.