Plainsboro travel guide

Plainsboro Tourism | Plainsboro Guide

You're Going to Love Plainsboro

Plainsboro is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Plainsboro to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Plainsboro

Plainsboro in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

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 C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 14 for a 1h 39m 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 Ace and Budget, 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 C$ 14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

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 C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 14 for a 1h 39m 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 Ace and Budget, 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 C$ 14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 252+
Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 247+
Courtyard by Marriott Princeton
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 245+
DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 199+
Red Roof Inn Princeton - Ewing
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 115+

Renting a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Plainsboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. 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 rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Plainsboro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.10 and C$ 22.79. 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 rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.