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 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 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Plainsboro departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m 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 United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. 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 Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m 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 United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 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)
$124+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 410 reviews)
$162+
Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 683 reviews)
$180+
Crowne Plaza Princeton, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 499 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.

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.