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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$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
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 18h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about S$ 14 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 70 km 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 Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 161 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 18h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about S$ 14 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 70 km 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 Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 145 km and will cost you around S$ 49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 161 km.

Airports near Plainsboro

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Plainsboro

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,468 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,345 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (912 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,226 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 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$ 231+
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Hampton Inn Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
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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$ 151+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 137+
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Holiday Inn Princeton By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
S$ 88+
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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$ 17.78 and S$ 23.70. 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$ 17.78 and S$ 23.70. 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.