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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$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 46m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 13m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 48. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 241 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 46m and costs around S$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about S$ 22 for a 2h 13m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 48. From Albany, the ticket costs about S$ 35 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Plainsboro

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Plainsboro

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,500 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

Nassau Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 234+
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Holiday Inn Express Princeton Southeast
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 94+
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Hampton Inn Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 124+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 146+
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Hyatt Place Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 116+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 94+
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Hiring a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay S$ 1.12 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 S$ 13.34 and S$ 17.79. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Venue or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.12 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 S$ 13.34 and S$ 17.79. The most frequently booked car type in Plainsboro is Luxury (Audi A4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Venue or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.