Trenton, New Jersey — Ultimate City Guide

Why go

Capital city of New Jersey, United States.
Served by Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI).

History

Trenton is the capital city of the U.S. state of New Jersey and the county seat of Mercer County. It was the capital of the United States from November 1 until December 24, 1784. Trenton and Princeton are the two principal cities of the Trenton–Princeton metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses those cities and all of Mercer County for statistical purposes and constitutes part of the New York combined statistical area by the U.S. Census Bureau. However, Trenton directly borders the Philadelphia metropolitan area to its west, and the city was part of the Philadelphia combined statistical area from 1990 until 2000.

Airports

Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) 4.1 mi to the centre

Ewing Township, NJ, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Frontier Airlines) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland… (OpenFlights route data).

✈ Serves New York (Manhattan) (55 mi) — the low-cost way in

✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 14 direct destinations

Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 14 routes: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Indianapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Raleigh-durham, St. Augustine Airport, Tampa

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE) 16 mi to the centre

Philadelphia, PA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.

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Princeton Airport (PCT) 13 mi to the centre

41 Airpark Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540 — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

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Doylestown Airport (DYL) 20 mi to the centre

Doylestown, PA, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

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South Jersey Regional Airport (LLY) 20 mi to the centre

Lumberton, NJ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

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Central Jersey Regional Airport (JVI) 22 mi to the centre

Manville, NJ, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.

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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season

May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season

April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding

Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Mc Guire Air Force Base (WRI); 12 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TTN has direct flights to 14 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Trenton, New Jersey. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.