Plainsboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plainsboro

Plainsboro is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plainsboro has to offer.

When to visit Plainsboro

Plainsboro in March
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in March
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Plainsboro

Plane

When flying to Plainsboro, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plainsboro departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainsboro. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 11m 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 Plainsboro is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 70 km from Plainsboro. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro 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

When flying to Plainsboro, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plainsboro departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainsboro. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 11m 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 Plainsboro is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 70 km from Plainsboro. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro 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 Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 258 reviews)
$184+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 499 reviews)
$127+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 410 reviews)
$160+
Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 683 reviews)
$185+
Crowne Plaza Princeton, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 497 reviews)
$157+
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.6, 420 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Plainsboro

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Plainsboro (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 Plainsboro is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Plainsboro (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 Plainsboro is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.