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Plainsboro travel guide

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Plainsboro is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plainsboro has to offer.

When to visit Plainsboro

Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Plainsboro

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Plainsboro

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 619 reviews)
$116+
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Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1097 reviews)
$73+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1000 reviews)
$124+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Newtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 785 reviews)
$101+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1099 reviews)
$77+
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Holiday Inn Princeton By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1139 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Plainsboro

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $51 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $51 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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