Find trains to Atlantic City

If you’re traveling by train to Atlantic City, you’ll have a choice of riding one of Amtrak’s regional rail lines like the Acela Express, the Vermonter, or the Northeast Regional. These lines offer daily service throughout the northeast corridor of the country and will each deliver passengers to New York City. From there you will simply need to connect onto the thruway train, which travels from New York to the NJ Transit train station in downtown Atlantic City. Atlantic City trains are regularly available on this thruway route.

Passengers arriving at the NJ Transit train station can expect limited services and amenities like payphones, a waiting area, and vending machines. There’s also an ATM for traveler convenience and an elevator for accessing the platform area. If someone will be picking you up from the station, there is on-site parking available day and night. The train station is open around the clock, every day of the week. Those passengers who are traveling by train to Atlantic City with reduced mobility needs can benefit from the accessible facilities at the NJ Transit train station, which include an accessible waiting area and designated accessible parking spots in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

When you take the train to Atlantic City, you’ll arrive near the city center. For example, after your train ride, it’s only a short walk to many downtown locations, such as restaurants or several popular outlet malls. Of course, if you prefer a ride, it’s also relatively easy to hail a taxi from outside the train station or even use a local rideshare app to get to just about any address in town, including along the boardwalk area. If you would like to take the bus somewhere in town, simply walk a short distance down South Mississippi Avenue toward the beachfront district. At the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Mississippi Avenue, you will be able to catch city bus 505, which can take you to many destinations in the city, including the boardwalk.

Yes, as part of updated security protocols on passenger trains, the TSA now requires that all travelers on Atlantic City trains carry some form of valid identification. To give an example, all passengers are now required to present current identification when booking their Atlantic City train tickets (this does depend somewhat on the payment method used). Additionally, a form of ID will be required if any changes need to be made to those Atlantic City train tickets after they have been booked. A form of identification will also be requested if you’re checking baggage. Keep in mind that station or train staff (such as Amtrak police) may randomly request to see passenger tickets or ID at any time. For these purposes, a valid ID would include a driver’s license, passport, or a photo ID issued by a school or college.

You’ll find that Atlantic City is full of exciting attractions, many of which are located near the NJ Transit train station. For example, if you’re in town for a large event, the Atlantic City convention center is just to the northeast of the station. Most visitors to town will also want to explore the famous boardwalk, which is only a few minutes’ drive or ride south. Here visitors can enjoy the Central Pier or the Steel Pier with their rides and arcades. The famous Hard Rock Café is near the station too, and, of course, many visitors will want to relax in a beachfront resort, or perhaps try their luck in one of the many nearby casinos. Whatever your reason for visiting Atlantic City, you’re sure to find plenty of fun activities close by.

The average price you’ll pay to travel by train to Atlantic City will be determined by where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from Philadelphia, the lowest ticket price is usually about $21.

Atlantic City is a popular station to arrive at. You’ll find many options from here to get to your destination. Philadelphia is accessible by train from Atlantic City.

9.7 mi separate Atlantic City station (the city’s most popular train station) from the center of Atlantic City.

Atlantic City's Atlantic City is 0.2 mi from Atlantic City Convention Center, 0.7 mi from Boardwalk Hall & Arena, and 1.1 mi from Borgata Casino.