Atlantic City has always been my favorite local day trip. I've been taking the bus to Atlantic City for about 15 years. Usually the bus is filled with older people and retirees, but I have no problem sharing the bus with them. They are quiet and well behaved. There seems to be a stigma associated with taking the bus, especially with those between the ages of 20-40 years old. I do agree that if you are staying over night it is probably best to drive, that gives you more flexibility with your arrival and departure time.
The pros of taking the bus are you don't need to pay for a full tank of gas for your trip, you don't have to pay tolls, you can nap on the bus, the bus has wi-fi, you can drink in Atlantic City and not worry about having to drive home, you are given slot credits and sometimes dining credits. The bus generally costs $30 to $40 dollars for a roundtrip ticket. You are given a choice of 2 or 3 casinos to depart at, upon departure you will be greeted by a guest host who will issue your bonus. Slot credit ranges from $25 to $35 dollars and I've personally gotten dining credits between $5 to $15 dollars.
While service has been somewhat limited due to covid, most services are up and running. There are always plenty of buses to choose from on Saturday and Sunday. Some providers have daily runs and some only offer mid week and weekend runs. I have used both Panorama Tours and Greyhound, links provided below.
Panorama Tours now requires a reservation for the Atlantic City bus.
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