Piscataway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Piscataway

With a population of 56,044, Piscataway is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Piscataway has to offer.

When to visit Piscataway

Piscataway in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Piscataway in February
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Piscataway

Plane

Although Piscataway doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 17 miles from Piscataway. The shortest domestic flight to Piscataway departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Piscataway, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Piscataway to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piscataway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 29 miles from Piscataway. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piscataway, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

Although Piscataway doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 17 miles from Piscataway. The shortest domestic flight to Piscataway departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Piscataway, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Piscataway to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Piscataway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 29 miles from Piscataway. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piscataway, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Piscataway

Airlines serving Piscataway

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Piscataway

Most booked hotels in Piscataway

Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 676 reviews)
$142+
Crowne Plaza Edison
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 508 reviews)
$140+
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
3 stars
Good (7.7, 487 reviews)
$156+
Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.7, 427 reviews)
$131+
The Heldrich Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, 530 reviews)
$122+
Sheraton Edison
4 stars
Good (7.4, 342 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Piscataway

Renting a car in Piscataway costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Piscataway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Piscataway is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Piscataway costs $76 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Piscataway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Piscataway is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Standard Car or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Piscataway

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