Plainsboro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plainsboro

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 Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainsboro. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 42m 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 OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 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 Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainsboro. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 42m 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 OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 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, 514 reviews)
$139+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 399 reviews)
$158+
The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 252 reviews)
$174+
Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 682 reviews)
$175+
Crowne Plaza Princeton, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 490 reviews)
$161+
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.6, 412 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Plainsboro

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plainsboro costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.