There are 3 ways to get from Ellicott City to Atlantic City by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Carolinian / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
4h 58m$28–631Drive 146.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ellicott City to Atlantic Citycar 146.4 mi
3h 7m$26–38Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
5h 59m$34–49
Ellicott City to Atlantic City by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Atlantic City is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Atlantic City is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb and arriving at Atlantic City via GREENE & BALTIMORE sb and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Ellicott City station to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Ellicott City and Atlantic City is 173 miles. The road distance is 147.3 miles.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to Atlantic City without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $28 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Ellicott City to Atlantic City, including transfers.
Ellicott City to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Ellicott City to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to Atlantic City is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs $28 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from ROLLING RD & ROLLINGWOOD RD sb to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Baltimore St & Charles St, CHARLES ST & FAYETTE ST nb, CHARLES ST & PENN STATION nb, Baltimore Penn Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $21–460
- First Class
- $130–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
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- Adult
- $3–27
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Ellicott City to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlantic City station.
Ellicott City to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Atlantic City is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Ellicott City to Atlantic City.
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