Newark Penn Station

Newark Penn Station

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Newark Penn Station
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    Karran S.
    "Cops will wake you up if you try to nap while waiting for Amtrak..."(12 Tips)
    George H.
    "NJ Transit connection plans are unrealistic during rush hour crowds."(10 Tips)
    ᴡ A.
    "Zaro's has the #best #coffee !"(6 Tips)
    Nikki
    "The popcorn is delicious, freshly popped, and only $1.50 per bag."(23 Tips)
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  • Chenelle D.
    Chenelle D.February 1, 2011
    You'll never see more degenerates in one space in under 10 minutes :o(
  • Charles G.
    Charles GOctober 25, 2011
    The other tips here are accurate. Avoid Newark Penn if you can especially after dark.
  • Robert T.
    Robert ThatcherAugust 13, 2010
    Seattle Coffee Roasters has decent coffee - should hold you over until Dunkin Donuts is open.
  • NJ.com
    NJ.comMarch 24, 2011
    The popcorn really is as good as it smells.
  • Jaime Ann R.
    Jaime Ann R.May 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is f'ing gross...GET OUT BEFORE YOU CATCH SOMETHING!
  • Michael M.
    Michael McKernanMarch 19, 2012
    Watch out for the guys looking for you to buy grinders.
  • Meggie A.
    Meggie AntoniApril 11, 2013
    Watch out for homeless people!
  • Davis D.
    Davis DAugust 17, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    If you smoke, try smoking in the back of the station or risk being bombarded for cigs.
  • Omar C.
    Omar ChambersOctober 13, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    There are seriously way to many weird ppl that come in and out of here lol
  • Arys D.
    Arys DanielaOctober 22, 2011
    Newark has got to be the dirtiest city in NJ, Penn Station is no different.
  • Yonoris D.
    Yonoris DiazMarch 3, 2012
    Be very careful traveling late nights alone. This station is like the deps of hell. So much display of poverty, substance abuse, and mental health issues untreated. Yuck
  • Jonathon 🌎 A.heart icon on user image
    Jonathon 🌎 Alencar ✈️January 29, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    Gross! Don't touch anything! Ppl spit on the platform and smoke. How do you place "no smoking" sign and ppl still smoke? Ppl are nasty and low class disgusting get with the program NJT!
  • Mich e.
    Mich elleJune 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    when leaving the train, please watch the gap.
  • Hans N.
    Hans NoordhuisDecember 13, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    It really smells like pee in the homeless shelter, ehhh what? I mean the waiting area
  • Cassandra D.
    Cassandra DJuly 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Love watching the people who JUST missed the Path. Har har
  • Cash D.
    Cash DosbyJanuary 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Always watch the gap when riding NJ Transit. Don't forget it.
  • Marian C.
    Marian CutlerJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Sadly the beggars seem to be in never-ending supply here.
  • Shawn B.
    Shawn BeattyApril 8, 2012
    Don't feed the animals!
  • Vernon W.
    Vernon WellsOctober 15, 2011
    People are nice and helpful here!
  • Frankie_G
    Frankie_GMarch 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Path Train Always On Time
  • Ben D.
    Ben DiforteMay 20, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    If you want to get to the airport on the cheap use the 62 bus instead of the train. $1.50 compared to +$5.00?
  • Stu
    StuMarch 8, 2013
    Take a shower after you leave
  • robert m.
    robert morganMarch 13, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't give anything to the beggers outside they will never leave u alone then I learned the hard way!!!
  • shray A.
    shray AminSeptember 21, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Start walking to New York it will be cheaper.
  • Allison F.
    Allison FixSeptember 27, 2010
    The platforms look like they're going to collapse in places, but don't worry--they've looked that way for 10+ years.
  • Zac V.
    Zac ValentineJanuary 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't step foot outside at night
  • Allison T.
    Allison TNovember 13, 2011
    Throw things at the sleeping people awaiting their train!!
  • Austin L.
    Austin LovellNovember 9, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Stand back of the yellow line!! You never know who is behind you!!
  • Anthony R.
    Anthony RudaFebruary 27, 2013
    Stand back behind the yellow line.
  • Jamil M.
    Jamil ManganJanuary 4, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Stand clear of the closing doors
  • Collectivus
    CollectivusOctober 20, 2011
    I dropped a Collectivus Seen My Thingie? Sign Thingie here. Look for Thingies near here too. Read more
  • Andrew O.
    Andrew OkohJuly 14, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't get too comfortable on the benches. The homeless practically live on them.
  • Phyl P.
    Phyl PierreFebruary 6, 2012
    When the bums of Newark take over this will be their headquarters
  • Sonia M.
    Sonia M.November 30, 2009
    If you want to get to Philly fast and cheap try the Keystone train
  • Pernell W.
    Pernell W.August 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Can we please do something about the smell in track 1A
  • Gordon A.
    Gordon AddoJuly 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Smelly station. Lovely popcorn.
  • David H.
    David HarrisDecember 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Beware of the bums
  • Trina S.heart icon on user image
    Trina S. 💞November 11, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    If you have to use the rest too-- hold it.
  • Jonathan C.
    Jonathan CorreaFebruary 18, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Has the shittiest bathrooms in all of new Jersey....the homeless people don't make it any better
  • Kalikina V.
    Kalikina VJanuary 7, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    If it's snowing leave your house earlier because train delays are likely.
  • Stephen B.
    Stephen BatesOctober 13, 2019
    Could do with a being updated in need of some TLC.
  • Kay D.
    Kay DoctoroftoysNovember 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Ahh the sweet smell of popcorn & piss.
  • Kevin C.
    Kevin CallahanOctober 1, 2010
    The Amtrak Keystone train doesn't have a bar car (or Cafe)
  • CindysDelish.com
    CindysDelish.comJune 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Stuck yet again due to power line problems .. that make going and coming from work. Transit stink
  • David E.
    David EhrlingerNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Surprisingly good pizza.
  • Melanie B.
    Melanie BattistaSeptember 21, 2011
    witnessed a woman bathing herself in a sink in the restroom... lots of homeless
  • Kareisha Q.
    Kareisha QuestelApril 14, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    If you are running behind and NEED coffee mcdonalds will have in and out within a minute.
  • JMS
    JMSJune 23, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Grab a drink at Mapoo when the trains are delayed.
  • J W.
    J WiggJanuary 2, 2020
    Been here 25+ times
    Avoid the station before 4am. Most of it is closed
  • Korben D.heart icon on user image
    Korben DallasMarch 29, 2013
    Don't fall onto the tracks
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Newark Penn Station
1 Raymond Plz W (at Market St)
Newark, NJ 07102
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