I heard on the news this morning that oil prices are finally starting to drop, so maybe eventually we’ll all drive up to the Shell station and have a pleasant surprise for once. In the meantime, Ocean City offers a few great alternatives for travelers who would rather leave the car in the hotel parking lot and take a vacation from buying gas, too.

In terms of all-around practicality, the Coastal Highway Transit bus is hard to beat. For $2, you can use the clean, safe bus all day to take you anywhere along Coastal Highway — in other words, pretty much everywhere. ococean.com has a full schedule listing by time and season.

If you’re spending your day on the boardwalk, though, you might end up riding on the Boardwalk Tram instead. In addition to the amusement value of seeing confused pedestrians scurry out of their path, the tram’s passengers get transported up and down the entire length of the boardwalk, including a detour down the pier to get up close and personal with the ocean — all for a $3-per-ride fee.

My personal favorite, though, would have to be the adorably touristy Ocean City Trolley, which makes its way through Downtown OC and drops its passengers off at the Convention Center. What a great way to attend events and concerts downtown without worrying about gas or parking! The all-day pass is only $2 for as many trips as you need.

Public transit is in more and more demand these days as a way to reduce stress, save money and do your part for the environment. On your next trip to Ocean City, why not see what all the fuss is about?

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