Plainsboro travel guide

Plainsboro Tourism | Plainsboro Guide

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

When to visit Plainsboro

Plainsboro in April
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in April
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 centre. The shortest flight to Plainsboro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Plainsboro to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainsboro is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 70 km 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 177 km and will cost you around $23. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 426 km.

Plane

When flying to Plainsboro, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 19 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Plainsboro from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 16h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Plainsboro to New Brunswick takes 0h 47m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Plainsboro is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 70 km 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 177 km and will cost you around $23. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 426 km.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,663 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,546 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,954 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,463 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,869 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Hiring a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay $1.70 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 $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.70 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 $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.