Bus from New York to Atlantic City

The bus from New York to Atlantic City is the classic Jersey Shore weekend run, taking you south out of Manhattan through New Jersey to the Boardwalk, the casinos and the Atlantic beach. People take this route for casino weekends, for shows, for beach days that don't require a hotel, for cheaper getaways than the Hamptons, or for connections to the wider Jersey Shore. Taking the New York to Atlantic City bus is the easy way south if you don't want to drive the Garden State Parkway and find parking on the Boardwalk when you arrive — many of the buses drop you directly at one of the casinos.

How to get to the Greyhound station in New York

Greyhound buses to Atlantic City leave from one of several New York stops. The main one is the New York Port Authority Bus Terminal at 625 8th Avenue, with ticket counters in the North Wing and bus gates on the lower levels. As Manhattan's central bus terminal, it has the kind of full-service shelter — indoor seating, restrooms, food — you'd expect from one of the busiest bus terminals in the country.

The location is one of the best in the city for a bus station. The A, C, E and 1, 2, 3, 7 and S subway lines are all within walking distance, and Times Square is a couple of blocks east. Penn Station for the LIRR and NJ Transit is a few blocks south. Rideshare drivers know the address well.

Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure since Port Authority is a busy terminal and finding your specific gate takes time. Have your ticket ready on your phone or printed. Greyhound also has secondary stops at New York Midtown (300 W 31st Street near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden) and several outer-borough locations — check your ticket for the exact one before heading out.

How to get around Atlantic City when your bus from New York to Atlantic City arrives

Greyhound buses into Atlantic City pull into one of three Boardwalk-area stops: at Caesars at 2100 Pacific Avenue, at Resorts at 1133 Boardwalk, or at Tropicana at 2831 Boardwalk. Which one your bus uses depends on your specific service — check your ticket carefully. All three put you within a short walk of the central Boardwalk and the casino corridor.

Atlantic City is laid out for walking. The Boardwalk runs the length of the beach, and most of the casinos, the Steel Pier and the major hotels open directly onto it. From any of the three Greyhound stops, you can reach the rest of the casino corridor on foot along the Boardwalk or one block inland on Pacific Avenue.

For longer hops within the city or out into the wider Atlantic County area, NJ Transit and the Atlantic City Jitney service run local public transit. The Jitney is a small-bus service that runs frequently along the main corridors and is one of the easiest ways to move between the casinos and the marina district without a long walk. For trips out to Absecon Lighthouse on the city's north end, Lucy the Elephant in nearby Margate or the wider Jersey Shore beach towns, a rideshare is the most flexible option.

Top things to do in Atlantic City

• The Atlantic City Boardwalk, the historic wood-plank promenade that runs along the beach for miles. Walking the full length is the city's signature experience.
• The Atlantic City beaches, free and open to the public, running the length of the Boardwalk.
• The Steel Pier, the boardwalk amusement pier with rides, games and the Observation Wheel.
• The casinos themselves — Borgata, Caesars, Hard Rock, Ocean, Resorts and Tropicana — which between them shape the city's nighttime atmosphere whether you gamble or not.
• Absecon Lighthouse on the city's north end, a Civil-War-era lighthouse with a public tour and a small museum.
• The Atlantic City Aquarium at Gardner's Basin, a smaller, focused aquarium with regional Atlantic species.
• Lucy the Elephant in nearby Margate, a six-storey wooden elephant building from the 1880s, a National Historic Landmark.
• The Marina District around the Borgata and Ocean Casino, with its own restaurants and shopping away from the Boardwalk crowds.
• Ventnor and Margate beaches, the quieter beach towns just south of Atlantic City, easily reachable by rideshare for a quieter beach day.

If you can time it for a midweek summer day, the New York to Atlantic City bus drops you in a far quieter Boardwalk than the weekend version — beach access is easy, the casinos are calmer, and the Jitney runs at full pace without weekend crowds. Even on a busy weekend, arriving by bus puts you on the Boardwalk faster than driving and parking. Use the search bar on this page to check schedules and book bus tickets when your dates are firm.

Planning Your Greyhound Bus Trip from New York to Atlantic City?

The journey from New York to Atlantic City can take as little as 2 hours 40 minutes and starts from as little as $28.48. The earliest bus leaves at 07:00 am and the last bus leaves at 06:15 pm. Greyhound schedules 9 buses per day from New York to Atlantic City. Travel with Greyhound and enjoy complimentary Wifi, access to power sockets, and a comfortable seat throughout your trip. Don't miss any updates on your bus trip: stay informed with our real-time bus tracker and check the status of your ride to Atlantic City in seconds.

How to Book Your Bus Ticket to Atlantic City from New York

With Greyhound, reserving a ticket for your bus trip is a breeze. You can easily complete your booking on this website or through the free Greyhound App, all within a few simple clicks. You will have a variety of rides to choose from, as on many of our routes you will be offered both Greyhound and FlixBus bus rides, so you can choose the option that best fits your schedule. When booking your ticket from New York to Atlantic City, you have a range of secure online payment options at your disposal, including both debit and credit cards. If you prefer, cash payments are also accepted at various sales points. If you're on the hunt for a cheap ticket to Atlantic City, remember to book early. Traveling on weekdays or during non-peak hours can also lead you to some of the most budget-friendly fares available!