Introduction
When to visit
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
S$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 112
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Trenton takes 0h 41m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 07m 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 Alamo and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 19. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 165 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Trenton takes 0h 41m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 07m 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 Alamo and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 90 miles and will cost you around S$ 19. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 61 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Plainsboro

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

Hampton Inn Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 127+
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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 184+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 181+
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Hyatt Place Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 171+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 144+
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Holiday Inn Princeton By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 96+
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Hiring a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay S$ 1.49 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 S$ 17.80 and S$ 23.73. 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 S$ 1.49 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 S$ 17.80 and S$ 23.73. 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.