Fly into Trenton for the Jersey Shore
Trenton-Mercer (TTN) is a one-terminal airport served by Frontier. When your route exists, it is the least stressful arrival in the region: short lines, cheap parking, and about an hour to the mid-shore beaches.
Flying to the Jersey Shore?
Trenton-Mercer (TTN) is closest to Trenton
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TTN is Best For
Shore Towns from TTN
Point Pleasant
1 hr drive
Belmar
1 hr drive
Asbury Park
1 hr drive
Seaside Heights
1.25 hr drive
Long Beach Island
1.25 hr drive
Rent a Car at TTN
A rental car is recommended for exploring the Jersey Shore. Shore towns spread along the coast, and having a car lets you visit multiple beaches, restaurants, and attractions.
Need a car while you're here?
The beach blocks of Trenton-Mercer are walkable. Getting anywhere else usually means driving.
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Airlines at TTN
Getting to the Shore from TTN
Rental Car
RecommendedA small set of rental counters inside the terminal.
Tip: Inventory is limited - reserve when you book the flight, not the week before.
Uber/Lyft
Rideshare pickup directly outside the terminal.
Tip: Around $60-100 to the beaches. Workable one-way if a rental is sold out.
Tips for TTN to the Shore
Frontier is the only carrier - check whether your city has a route before planning around TTN
Security and baggage claim take minutes, not hours - you can be on I-195 east twenty minutes after landing
I-195 runs straight from Trenton to the shore at Belmar
Routes change seasonally; verify the schedule for your travel dates before booking anything else
Book Your Shore Stay
Flying into TTN? Book your accommodations in one of these nearby shore towns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Trenton-Mercer Airport from the Jersey Shore?
About an hour: I-195 runs straight east from Trenton to the shore at Belmar. Point Pleasant and Asbury Park are right around 1 hour, Seaside Heights and LBI about 1.25 hours.
Which airlines fly into Trenton-Mercer?
Frontier Airlines only, with routes that change seasonally. If Frontier serves your city, TTN is often the cheapest and fastest way to reach the mid-shore beaches.
Is Trenton-Mercer easier than Newark or Philadelphia?
Much smaller and faster - one terminal, short lines, inexpensive parking. The trade-off is a single airline and a limited route map.