Atlantic County, New Jersey offers a variety of transportation options for its citizens and visitors. Public transportation is provided by NJ Transit, which operates bus lines throughout the county on a daily basis. The Atlantic City Rail Line connects Atlantic City to Philadelphia, with stops in Egg Harbor City, Hammonton, and Lindenwold. Additionally, South Jersey Transportation Authority operates buses connecting the cities of Atlantic City and Somers Point. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, several highways serve the area including the Garden State Parkway, Route 40 and Route 322. There are also numerous taxi services operated by local companies that provide transportation services throughout the county.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Atlantic County takes 24.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Atlantic County get to work:
- 77.1% drive their own car alone
- 7.5% carpool with others
- 2.5% work from home
- 6.5% take mass transit