Piscataway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Piscataway

With a population of 56 044, Piscataway is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Piscataway has to offer.

When to visit Piscataway

Piscataway in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Piscataway in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Piscataway

Plane

Although Piscataway doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 27 km from Piscataway. The shortest domestic flight to Piscataway departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Piscataway. The train journey from Piscataway to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piscataway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 46 km from Piscataway. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piscataway, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Piscataway doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 27 km from Piscataway. The shortest domestic flight to Piscataway departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Piscataway. The train journey from Piscataway to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piscataway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 46 km from Piscataway. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piscataway, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Piscataway

Airlines serving Piscataway

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,567 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,816 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Piscataway

Most booked hotels in Piscataway

Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 678 reviews)
$145+
Crowne Plaza Edison
3 stars
Excellent (8, 510 reviews)
$135+
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
3 stars
Good (7.7, 496 reviews)
$168+
Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.7, 426 reviews)
$131+
The Heldrich Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 518 reviews)
$125+
Sheraton Edison
4 stars
Good (7.4, 334 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Piscataway

Renting a car in Piscataway costs $71 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Piscataway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Piscataway is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Piscataway costs $71 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Piscataway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Piscataway is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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