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 March
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in March
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 39m 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 115 miles and will cost you around $17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 205 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 39m 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 OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 115 miles and will cost you around $17. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Hiring a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.70. 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 (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.70. 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 (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.