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Atlantic City Historical Museum
Museum at Historic Gardner’s Basin covering Atlantic City’s development, boardwalk culture, and resort history through photographs, memorabilia, and local exhibits.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New Carrollton, MD to Atlantic City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $81. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $81, and a flight costs an average of $339.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price Cheapest | $339 Average price | $33 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 23m Average total duration 11h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New Carrollton, MD to Atlantic City, NJ:
A bus is $259 (€212) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Carrollton, MD to Atlantic City, NJ costing on average $339 (€277).
Other travel options to Atlantic City, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 11h 23m.
You'll arrive about -2h -45m sooner (4h 40m by bus vs 2h 55m by car) and save roughly $-47.39 (€-38.77) compared to fuel and tolls ($81 (€66) vs $33 (€27)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Greyhound.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
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Buses from New Carrollton, MD to Atlantic City, NJ run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:10, the last at 21:05. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (216 km) distance in 10h 35m.
Distance 134 miles (216 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 35m |
First bus 7:10 AM |
Last bus 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Museum at Historic Gardner’s Basin covering Atlantic City’s development, boardwalk culture, and resort history through photographs, memorabilia, and local exhibits.
Downtown arts venue combining galleries, artist studios, and cultural programming. A good stop for contemporary local art and creative events.
Small museum-style exhibit space inside the lighthouse complex explaining maritime history, lighthouse life, and coastal navigation.
The city’s defining promenade along the beach, lined with entertainment, ocean views, and classic Atlantic City atmosphere.
Historic pier with rides and panoramic ocean views. It remains one of the most recognizable and social-media-friendly stops on the boardwalk.
Wide sandy beachfront paired with the boardwalk, ideal for sunrise walks, people-watching, and classic seaside views.
Chewy candy strongly associated with Atlantic City boardwalk culture and one of the city’s most iconic sweet souvenirs.
Classic thin-crust pizza sold by the slice on the boardwalk, a longtime Atlantic City staple for beachgoers and late-night crowds.
A hearty deli sandwich layered with cured meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and oil, reflecting the strong Italian American influence in South Jersey.
Historic seafood restaurant known for oysters, shellfish, and classic Atlantic City dining in an old-school setting.
Established steakhouse and seafood venue with elegant dining rooms, known for refined service and a classic supper-club atmosphere.
Famous longtime sandwich shop celebrated for oversized subs and a casual, old Atlantic City institution feel.
Moderate overall. Casino-area hotels and dining can be pricey on weekends, but casual meals and some lodging deals are available.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% in bars, USD 1-2 per bag for bell staff, and round up or tip 10-15% for taxis and rideshares. Housekeeping: USD 2-5 per night.
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