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$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plainsboro in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 124
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 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 01m 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 Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 161 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 370 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 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Plainsboro, followed by Acela. The train journey from Plainsboro to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 01m 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 Avis, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plainsboro, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Plainsboro takes 161 km and will cost you around S$ 25. From Boston, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Plainsboro

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Plainsboro

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Plainsboro

Most booked hotels in Plainsboro

Princeton Marriott at Forrestal
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 227+
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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 163+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 171+
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Hyatt Place Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 158+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Princeton
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 127+
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Holiday Inn Princeton By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 107+
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Hiring a car in Plainsboro

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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$ 14.10 and S$ 18.80. Luxury (Audi A4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plainsboro, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.18 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$ 14.10 and S$ 18.80. Luxury (Audi A4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Plainsboro, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.