Princeton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Princeton
With a population of 12,307, Princeton is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Princeton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Princeton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Point Grill (258 Nassau Street) and Witherspoon Grill (57 Witherspoon Street) are great picks.
When to visit Princeton
How to Get to Princeton
Plane
When flying to Princeton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Princeton departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Princeton 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 Princeton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 km from Princeton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 169 km and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Princeton Palmer Sq - Nassau St at Witherspoon St, located 0.2 km from downtown Princeton. Princeton 76 Nassau St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Princeton
Where to stay in Princeton
Average rates range from around $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $395 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Princeton
Most booked hotels in Princeton
Renting a car in Princeton
Renting a car in Princeton costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Princeton (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. Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Princeton, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.