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 January
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 41m.

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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 47m 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 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 110 miles and will cost you around $14. 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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 41m.

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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 47m 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 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 110 miles and will cost you around $14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 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, 262 reviews)
$181+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 408 reviews)
$164+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 497 reviews)
$121+
Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 689 reviews)
$174+
Crowne Plaza Princeton, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 502 reviews)
$151+
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.6, 424 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Plainsboro

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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.

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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.