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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Plainsboro travel guide

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

When to visit Plainsboro

Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 15h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 36m 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 Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around $25. From Binghamton, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 314 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 15h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 36m 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 Ace and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around $25. From Binghamton, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Plainsboro

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Plainsboro

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Iberia
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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Cathay Pacific
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Hiring a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.41 and $33.88. 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 Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.12 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 $25.41 and $33.88. 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 Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.