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Atlantic City Gives Trains Another Try

January 12, 2009 at 4:30 PM | by BS | 1 Comment

As we mentioned this weekend, Atlantic City hasn't been breaking any attendance records lately. We have to say, there's one good reason why Vegas-on-the-turnpike has never really turned that corner from senior citizens long weekend getaway to A-list resort town: There's just no great, affordable way to get there.

But East Coasters looking for a gambling fix can kiss the Greyhound goodbye, as AC is set to finally introduce regular train service to and from New York.

The town has had train service to New York before--but never any that made a profit and stuck around. Starting February 6, the new train will offer round-trip service between New York's Penn Station and AC for the pretty reasonable price of $50 each way. First-class tickets go for $75, and the Borgata, Caesars and Harrah's will each offer shuttle service from the train stop.

It's a long-awaited upgrade for sure, but is it enough to make anyone actually go?

Related Stories:
· By rail from NYC to Atlantic City [Detroit Free Press]
· Atlantic City in Freefall: How to Get People Gambling Again [Jaunted]
· Atlantic City Travel coverage [Jaunted]

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  1. ACTransport

    Jaunted Member

    AC's up and coming

    Atlantic City may not be an A-list town at the moment, but just wait. There are number, fantastic, projects in the works. Revel, Pinnacle, MGM, and Steve Wynn's new project are all being designed, if not already under construction. This coming year will probably be slow, considering the economy, but through-out 2010 and 2011 a number of world class resorts are slated to open. The last few years AC has made progress by leaps and bounds, and apparently, that was just the beginning.

    A&C Transport Car Service and Airport Transportation
    February 5, 2009 at 2:13 AM
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