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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Piscataway in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
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 17 miles from Piscataway. The shortest domestic flight to Piscataway departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Piscataway, followed by Acela. The train journey from Piscataway to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piscataway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 29 miles from Piscataway. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piscataway, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

Although Piscataway doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 17 miles from Piscataway. The shortest domestic flight to Piscataway departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Piscataway, followed by Acela. The train journey from Piscataway to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piscataway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 29 miles from Piscataway. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piscataway, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Piscataway

MMUMorristown
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Piscataway

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Piscataway

Most booked hotels in Piscataway

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 971 reviews)
$146+
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Crowne Plaza Edison
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 816 reviews)
$127+
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Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 756 reviews)
$140+
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Garden Executive Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1364 reviews)
$92+
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Holiday Inn South Plainfield-Piscataway
3 stars
Good (7.6, 775 reviews)
$109+
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The Heldrich Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.6, 691 reviews)
$174+
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Renting a car in Piscataway

Renting a car in Piscataway costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Piscataway is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Piscataway costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Piscataway is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 86% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Piscataway

Payless

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