Avalon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Avalon
With a population of 1,283, Avalon is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Avalon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Avalon
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Vecchia Fontana (700 First Ave) and Summer Salt (2800 Boardwalk) are great picks.
When to visit Avalon
How to Get to Avalon
Plane
Although Avalon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Avalon. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Avalon departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Avalon. The train journey from Avalon to Newark takes 0h 57m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 11m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Avalon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 121 miles from Avalon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avalon, including Megabus, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Avalon takes 110 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $6 for a journey of 175 miles.