Plainsboro travel guide

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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 April
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in April
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plainsboro departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainsboro is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 43 miles from Plainsboro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Plainsboro, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plainsboro departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainsboro is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 43 miles from Plainsboro. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 511 reviews)
$139+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 403 reviews)
$163+
The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 256 reviews)
$178+
Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 684 reviews)
$178+
Crowne Plaza Princeton, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 494 reviews)
$155+
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.6, 418 reviews)
$139+

Renting a car in Plainsboro

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $61 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.