Atlantic City - Getting Around Town and Parking Locations
There is so much to see and do in Atlantic City and along the Boardwalk. Walking to every thing is next to impossible. Since the Boardwalk alone has grown from 1 mile long to the present 4 miles long, we need to rely on quick and affordable transportation. Plus we have listed parking lots in Atlantic City for you. We hope this is helpful
Jitneys
Jitneys, which are 13-passenger mini-buses, travel the entire city, running from the inlet to Jackson Avenue and the marina area to Pacific Avenue.
Jitneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days per year – or even 366 days if it’s a leap year.
The jitney stops are located on the corner of every route and originate one block from the Boardwalk on Pacific Avenue. There are four different jitney routes: No. 1 Pink, No. 2 Blue, No. 3 Green and No. 4 Orange.
The fare for a single ride is $2.00. Frequent rider tickets are available for a discounted rate.
The A.C. Jitney Association and N.J. Transit provide a free shuttle service each way between the Atlantic City Rail Terminal and all casino locations in the city.
History of the Jitney : The Atlantic City Jitney Association started in 1915. It’s the longest non-subsidized transit company in the United States.
The earliest jitneys were horse-drawn wagons. Limousines, station wagons and converted delivery vans (bread boxes) have also supplied jitney services.
Jitneys got their name from the slang phrase for a nickel, the original fare.
Rolling chairs
Rolling chairs, which are pushed by an attendant, are available from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Rates are charged by the block or amount of time traveled. For one or two passengers, a trip of 0 to 5 blocks starts at $5 and increases from there. A half-hour tour can run $30 and an hour costs around $40. Those rates don’t include tip.
A rolling chair ride on the Boardwalk is a great way to get to a particular destination or to relax and enjoy a scenic tour.
History: The rolling chair was introduced in the 1880s and was the only vehicle permitted on the Boardwalk at the time. It was originally used by disabled visitors. It was once a sign of luxury for vacationers to ride in a rolling chair.
Taxis
The maximum cost for a taxi ride within city limits for up to five passengers is $11, not including tip.
The easiest way to get a cab is to call a local service or go to a taxi queue outside of a casino, the Convention Center or another popular drop-off point.
Other Modes of Transportation
Bicycles - You can ride your own or a rented bicycle on the Boardwalk everyday from 6 am to 10 am.
Harrah's Shuttle - Harrah’s Entertainment’s Total Express Shuttle service runs between Harrah’s Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City, Bally’s Atlantic City and Showboat – The Mardi Gras Casino. This service is available to Harrah’s Total Rewards cardholders only.
Many Atlantic City attractions are located along the Boardwalk, or just blocks from it, which makes walking a convenient and healthy alternative.
Parking In Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Outlets – The Walk has parking available at three convenient Baltic Avenue surface parking lots: Ohio Avenue, Michigan Avenue East and Michigan Avenue West.
The South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) has parking lots at the corner of Fairmount and Mississippi avenues, and the corner of Missouri and Atlantic avenues. A free “Breeze Shuttle” to The Walk is available at these lots.
There are 11 casino parking garages in the city.
There are 12 non-casino parking lots located in the center of the city near the Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall.
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