Travel & Transportation
Transportation Information
All you need to know about transportation during the 113th NAACP National Convention. Shuttles with ADA accessibility will be available from the hotels to the convention center.
Atlantic City's Complimentary Roundtrip Ground Transportation Service has now closed. If you have not arranged for ground transportation by the deadline, you may be able to board a bus on a first-come, first serve basis, after all attendees with reservations have boarded but only during the following days/hours:
Arrivals: July 13-17 from 8:00 am - 6:00pm.
Departures: July 17-21 from 6:00 am - 2:00 pm.
AIRPORT: The Philadelphia International Airport:
ADDITIONAL GROUND TRANSPORTATION: NJ TRANSIT is welcoming the NAACP's National Convention to Atlantic City July 14th through the 20th with an offer for half-priced train and bus tickets on the NJ TRANSIT mobile app! Convention attendees can use a one-time promotional code in NJ TRANSIT's mobile app good for 50% off two oneway rail or bus tickets with an origin or destination of Atlantic City, during the week of the convention. From today through the 20th, customers can use the promo code "NAACP22" to purchase up to two one-way tickets to/from Atlantic City on bus or the Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL). Tickets may be used July 13th through July 21st. The offer is available only on NJ TRANSIT's mobile app during the applicable dates. For details visit njtransit.com/NAACP.
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY)*
Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Airport Information: (609) 645-7895
Located 25 minutes from the convention hotels (complimentary shuttle provided)*If you are traveling by air and wish to fly directly into Atlantic City, SPIRIT Airlines is the only airline available to do so. Other major airlines will fly to PHL.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Philadelphia, PA 19153
Airport Information: (215) 937-6937
Located 90 minutes from the convention hotels (complimentary shuttle provided)Delta Airlines Valid Travel Dates: July 9, 2022 – July 25, 2022 for travel to Philadelphia (PHL) airport.
Book your tickets by calling Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 800-328-1111 or online. Scroll down and click "Book Your Meeting Reservation." Enter your Meeting Event Code: NMVPE in the Meeting Event Code field when searching for your flights to receive the 2%-5% discount on Economy Class Tickets and 10% discount on First Class Tickets.United Airlines Valid Travel Dates: July 11, 2022 – July 23, 2022 for travel to Philadelphia (PHL) airport.
We have partnered with United Airlines to offer travel discounts to our event. Visit www.united.com/meetingtravel and enter ZM2U590021 in the Offer Code box. You may also call United Meeting Reservation Desk at 800-426-1122 Mon-Fri 8am – 10pm ET and Sat/Sun 8am – 6pm ET. Booking fees are waived for Meeting reservations.GROUND TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORTS:
The following companies provide shuttle service to/from Philadelphia International Airport:
Joe's Transportation Services
Website: www.joeslimoac.com
(800) 931-JOES or (609) 457-8807
- Call for costs
- Arrangements must be made at least 72 hours in advance.
AC Jitney Service
Contact for Philadelphia Airport Shuttle service: Dennis Bassford dbassford@msn.com
All Philadelphia International Airport to Atlantic City arrangements must be made in advance of travel.
Lyft: Approx. cost from PHL to Atlantic City ranges from $115.00-$270.00 *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.
Uber: Approx. cost from PHL to Atlantic City ranges from $119.00-$267.00 *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.
AIRPORT: The Atlantic City International Airport
American Airlines Service Via LANDLINE BUS SERVICE:
- Starting April 11, 2022, customers can book service to/from ACY.
- The service begins on June 3, 2022
- Service is offered three times daily
- Customers begin their trip at their local airport (ACY) and check-in with American to check bags and clear security.
- They would then board a Landline vehicle to arrive in PHL.
- Once at PHL, they'll deboard airside, enter the terminal and proceed directly to their connecting flight.
- When they return home, guests will board a Landline vehicle in PHL and arrive at their local airport (ACY). Checked bags will seamlessly be transferred.
Departs ACY: 6:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 4:50 PM
Arrives PHL: 7:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 5:50 PM
Departs PHL: 10:50 AM, 3:30 PM, 8:55 PM
Arrives ACY: 11:50 AM, 4:30 PM, 9:55PM
The following companies provide service to/from Atlantic City International Airport:
- Taxi:
- Taxis are available from 6:00am until 12:00am daily.
- Estimated cost to Atlantic City is $30.00.
- Lyft:
- Approx. cost from ACY to Atlantic City ranges from $30.00-$60.00 •
- *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.
- Uber:
- Approx. cost from ACY to Atlantic City ranges from $30.00-$60.00
- *Fares based on availability/time of day/size of car.
- The Septa High-Speed Rail Line train (www.septa.org) runs from the Philadelphia International Airport to 30th Street Station. Estimated fare is $6.00.
- The Atlantic City Train Station is conveniently located adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center. The Train Station is serviced by New Jersey Transit.
- New Jersey Transit (www.njtransit.com) (using promo code NAACP22) provides service from 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Trains run on the hour.
- Estimated cost from Philadelphia to Atlantic City is $10.75 per person (prices subject to change).
- Philadelphia 30th Street Station is serviced by AMTRAK (www.amtrak.com) AMTRAK provides service from all major East Coast destinations including New York, Boston, and Washington, DC to the 30th StreetStation.
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30th Street Station Philadelphia
NJ TRANSIT is welcoming the NAACP's National Convention to Atlantic City July 14th through the 20th with an offer for half-priced train and bus tickets on the NJ TRANSIT mobile app! Convention attendees can use a one-time promotional code in NJ TRANSIT's mobile app good for 50% off two oneway rail or bus tickets with an origin or destination of Atlantic City, during the week of the convention. From today through the 20th, customers can use the promo code "NAACP22" to purchase up to two one-way tickets to/from Atlantic City on bus or the Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL). Tickets may be used July 13th through July 21st. The offer is available only on NJ TRANSIT's mobile app during the applicable dates. For details visit njtransit.com/NAACP.
Scootaround offers the latest models of scooters, wheelchairs, powerchairs and rollators. Pick-up of your scooter or wheelchair is available near Registration/Main Entrance inside the Convention Center.
Standard Scooter: Daily Rate: $65; Full Event Rate: $325
Manual Wheelchair: Daily Rate: $30; Full Event Rate: $125Call Scootaround toll-free at 1-888-441-7575 7 days per week or visit us online to book your scooter or wheelchair in advance!
The following Rental Car Companies operate at the Philadelphia International Airport:
Alamo: (215) 492-3960
Avis: (215) 492-0900
Budget: (800) 527-0700
Dollar: (800) 800-4440
Hertz: 215-492-7200
Enterprise: * 609-272-1791
Currently, book through enterprise.com and type in XZ17F30 as the account number, which will apply the discount at both PHL and ACY.
National: * (800) 227-7368
Currently, book through nationalcar.com and type in XZ17F30 as the account number, which will apply the discount at both PHL and ACY.