Plainsboro travel guide

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Plainsboro is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States.

When to visit Plainsboro

Plainsboro in March
Estimated hotel price
€103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in March
Estimated hotel price
€103
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 centre. The shortest flight to Plainsboro from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainsboro. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 11m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about €9 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainsboro is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 43 miles from Plainsboro. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 115 miles and will cost you around €9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about €8 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 centre. The shortest flight to Plainsboro from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plainsboro. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 11m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about €9 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainsboro is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 43 miles from Plainsboro. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 115 miles and will cost you around €9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (474 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,813 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

Hampton Inn Princeton
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€144+
The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€171+
Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€169+
Courtyard by Marriott Princeton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€167+
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
€135+
Holiday Inn Princeton
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€108+

Hiring a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Plainsboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.62 and €15.49. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Plainsboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.62 and €15.49. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.