Getting around Atlantic City while staying at Borgata
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa sits in Atlantic City’s Marina District at 1 Borgata Way and is not beachfront; you can reach the Boardwalk, beaches and downtown by taxi, jitney or local bus in about 5–15 minutes. On-site parking (self and valet) is available for a daily fee and the property does not provide a regular airport shuttle.
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Arriving at Borgata — airports and driving
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International Airport (ACY); driving times reported vary by source, often around 9–13 miles. Borgata does not provide a scheduled airport transfer service according to available listings.
If you drive, use the hotel's address — 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 — for GPS. On-site self-parking and valet parking are offered for a fee, and an electric car charging station is available on the property.
- Nearest airport: Atlantic City International Airport (ACY); other common gateway: Philadelphia (PHL).
- No regular airport shuttle listed by the property in current public sources.
- On-site parking options: self-parking and valet (fees apply); EV charging station present.
| Route | Typical note |
|---|---|
| ACY → Borgata | Driving distance reported ~9–13 miles depending on source |
| PHL → Borgata | Common alternate airport; longer drive, train options exist to Atlantic City |
| Driving to Borgata | Use 1 Borgata Way; self/valet parking available for a fee |
Getting into town: taxis, rideshares and local jitneys
Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber/Lyft) are the most direct way to reach the Boardwalk, downtown casinos, Tanger Outlets or local beaches from Borgata. Trip times to downtown Atlantic City are short — roughly 4–15 minutes depending on traffic and exact destination.
A local jitney / NJ Transit bus service connects the Marina District with central Atlantic City; fares are low and travel times to downtown are typically under 15 minutes.
- Taxi to downtown Boardwalk: roughly 4 minutes (about 2 miles) in typical traffic; fares reported in sources as roughly $11–$14 but may vary.
- Local jitney / NJ Transit bus 501 connects Borgata area to downtown Atlantic City in about 9–14 minutes.
- Rideshares operate to/from the property; check app pickup/dropoff points at arrival.
| To | Typical time from Borgata |
|---|---|
| Harrah's / downtown casinos | About 10–15 minutes by taxi or jitney |
| Atlantic City Boardwalk / beaches | Roughly 5–15 minutes by car or jitney depending on stop |
| Tanger Outlets / The Walk | Short drive; reachable by taxi or rideshare — timing depends on route |
Public transit: trains and intercity buses
NJ Transit runs trains to Atlantic City from Philadelphia (30th Street Station) and other points; schedules vary and frequency can be about every two hours on some routes. The Atlantic City rail station and bus terminal are useful links if you prefer public transit, but first/last-mile travel between the station and Borgata usually requires a short taxi, rideshare or jitney ride.
Intercity buses operate between New York City and the Atlantic City Bus Terminal; from the bus terminal you can take a short local bus, jitney or taxi to reach Borgata.
- Train from Philadelphia to Atlantic City: roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on typical schedules (frequency varies).
- Hourly or frequent bus service exists between New York Port Authority and Atlantic City; factor a short local transfer to Borgata.
- When using public transit, check current NJ Transit timetables and local bus/jitney connections for final legs.
| Origin | Typical transit route |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia (30th St.) | NJ Transit train → Atlantic City rail station → short taxi/jitney to Borgata |
| New York City | Intercity bus → Atlantic City Bus Terminal → taxi/jitney to Borgata |
| Local travel | NJ Transit local bus or jitney line 501 connects Marina District to downtown AC |
Walking and biking between Borgata and the Boardwalk
Borgata sits in the Marina District on the bay side, not on the oceanfront Boardwalk; walking to the central Boardwalk is possible but is a longer walk than from oceanfront hotels. Sources report roughly 1.9–2.2 miles to central Boardwalk areas, which takes about 30–40 minutes on foot depending on your pace and exact destination.
If you prefer cycling, plan for the same distance and check local bike rental options in Atlantic City. For most visitors a short taxi, rideshare or jitney is a faster option between Borgata and beachfront attractions.
- Walking to the Boardwalk: roughly 30–40 minutes (about 1.9–2.2 miles by various listings).
- Borgata is a bayfront Marina District property — not beachfront.
- For shorter travel time, use a taxi, rideshare or local jitney.
| Mode | Estimated time to Boardwalk |
|---|---|
| Walk | About 30–40 minutes (roughly 1.9–2.2 miles) |
| Taxi / Rideshare | About 5–15 minutes depending on traffic and exact Boardwalk stop |
| Jitney / Local Bus | About 9–14 minutes to downtown stops |
Getting around on-site at Borgata
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is large and includes the casino floor, restaurants, bars, Spa Toccare, fitness center (the 'Pump Room') and indoor and seasonal outdoor pool facilities. Indoor wayfinding is straightforward from the main lobby and front desk; ask the concierge for directions to specific venues or for reservations.
Fitness center access is included in the nightly resort fee and available to hotel guests. Spa Toccare requires reservations for treatments and restricts wet facility access (steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools) to guests 18 years and older; salon services are open to minors accompanied by an adult.
- Pools: the outdoor pool is seasonal and restricted to guests 21+; the indoor spa pool allows accompanied minors outside a morning adults-only period (the indoor pool opens to all ages at 9 a.m.).
- Spa Toccare: facility hours and treatment hours are published; reservations are required for treatments and arrival 30 minutes early is requested.
- Dining and bars: Borgata lists 17 restaurants and multiple bars; fine-dining reservations are recommended and the resort provides a single phone number for restaurant reservations.
| On-site facility | Key notes |
|---|---|
| Spa Toccare | 54,000 sq ft; treatment reservations required; wet facilities 18+ |
| Fitness center (Pump Room) | Complimentary for hotel guests; included in resort fee |
| Pools | Outdoor pool seasonal and 21+; indoor pool allows children with adult after morning adults-only swim |
Practical tips for families and guests under 21
Children of any age may stay at Borgata when accompanied by an adult, but the minimum age to check in is 21 and guests under 21 cannot gamble. Many pool and spa areas have age restrictions: most outdoor pools and MGM Tower pools are 21+, and Spa Toccare wet facilities are 18+.
If you're traveling with children, plan activities outside the casino and check which on-site dining venues permit minors; the indoor pool is the main on-site pool available to accompanied minors outside the morning adults-only swim.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 — the registering guest must be at least 21 and present valid photo ID and a credit card at check-in.
- Indoor pool: children allowed when accompanied by an adult except during a two-hour adults-only swim that ends at 9 a.m.
- Spa treatments: treatment and wet-area access restricted to guests 18+; salon services are open to minors with an adult.
| Area | Age rule |
|---|---|
| Check-in | 21+ required for registering guest |
| Casino gaming | 21+ only |
| Outdoor pools (main and Water Club/MGM Tower) | 21+ only |
