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 Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Piscataway. The train journey from Piscataway to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 42m 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, Greyhound and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 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 Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Piscataway. The train journey from Piscataway to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 42m 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, Greyhound and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Piscataway takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Piscataway

Airlines serving Piscataway

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 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, 678 reviews)
$143+
Crowne Plaza Edison
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 507 reviews)
$144+
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
3 stars
Good (7.7, 485 reviews)
$155+
Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.7, 428 reviews)
$128+
The Heldrich Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.4, 528 reviews)
$121+
Sheraton Edison
4 stars
Good (7.4, 345 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.

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