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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Princeton departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Princeton.
Car
Another option to get to Princeton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 45 miles from Princeton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. The most popular bus station is Princeton Palmer Sq - Nassau St at Witherspoon St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Princeton. Princeton 76 Nassau St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Princeton
Where to stay in Princeton
Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $410 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 $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks 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, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.