New York Penn Station
Rail Station
Chelsea, New York
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"Ridding Amtrak love it!!"(111 Tips)
"The best bagels in the morning are at zaro's near NJ transit"(63 Tips)
"Acela to DC or Boston is awesome."(25 Tips)
"Very efficient (most of the time) in spite of how crowded it gets."(29 Tips)
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Typical transit hub fast food joints, but some healthier options (like Pret) are scattered throughout.
BestDelegate bestdelegate.comOctober 7, 2010Heading to CMUNNY V this weekend? Take the 1 train uptown to 116th st. (or take the 2/3 and transfer at 96th to the 1 train for a faster ride)
Visiting this train station with kids? Make the most of your trip with a guide to exploring train stations (on page 6) Read more
David SmithOctober 1, 2015Headed to Newark airport? Get your ticket from the NJ Transit machines, NOT the Amtrak machines. Look for EWR on the departures board to find your platform.
First class is awesome!!! Acela lounge .. Love it Thank you Amtrak :)
Go to the Starbucks closer to the 8th ave side during rush hour...shorter lines!
If the ticket lines are long trying using the mobile ticketing apps for NJTransit and Amtrak
Hankering for a taste of Canada? Try a maple glazed creme donut from the Tim Horton's downstairs.
All the ambiance of a run down shopping mall. So sad compared to what used to be here.
Barb FredaApril 27, 2010Go out to 'wichcraft express at 32nd and Broadway for a great fast meal; I can reco the pressed gruyere with caramelized onions on rye.
Akash BhatiaApril 8, 2013Why is this the only place in NYC that is exempt from the "move to the right" on escalators policy?
Joe ChasseJune 1, 2012Using etickets? Get here early in case it doesn't scan. Otherwise you will be stuck in a long customer service line & may miss your train.
Pizza Hut executives were inspired to invent cheesey crust pizza when they saw a rat eating rotten cheese and stale bread on track 18
It's the worst. But Zaros bagels offer some reprieve
Sprint to your train, get a seat, take a nap, wake up at Ronkonkoma.
Check out http://www.artofthedrink.tv for great drink suggestions to enjoy while waiting for your train!
Amy CAugust 29, 2010Going to the beach? Make sure you get the beach deals/getaways button when buying your ticket. Includes ticket and beach pass!
Nothing is good here. Every time you are here a little piece of your soul dies.
Joe MillerApril 6, 2011Go to the Amtrak waiting area and check out the running video on how Amtrak's K-9 unit dogs are selected and trained.
The Quik-Trak ticketing system cannot read barcodes off an iPhone, so be sure to print out your confirmation.
StarJuly 11, 2019This station is so disgusting, and it’s gotten even worst. Last time I was there I saw a guy dumpster driving, and there was another guy sleeping facedown on the floor.
Use the terminal at the far end near Starbucks and Subway. SO Less crowded.
Paul SailerAugust 30, 2011Thirsty for a Coke? Buy it at Kmart. The machines just inside are $0.75 for a can, $1.25 for a 20oz. bottle. I dare you to find somewhere cheaper in Midtown.
Pedro GarciaMarch 19, 2012The Amtrack waiting room is amazing.. You can stay away of the noisy while you're waiting for your train.
Lindsey SummersJanuary 19, 2019As an out of towner the lack of signage for exit made me panic a bit!
View departures on your phone: http://dv.njtransit.com/mobile/tid-mobile.aspx?sid=Ny
Safe travels. Make sure to buy your tickets for NJ Transit before getting on the train. Buying from the ticket taker will cost you extra.
Ladies who use the bathroom at Penn station, please don't forget to wash your hands as you rush out!
Brian CooperJuly 29, 2010Stop by TGIF on lower main LIRR level and ask for Sal!! He rocks and they have great happy hour deals daily till 7pm
Can the Amtrak help center people be any ruder? They are an obnoxious bunch of people who aren't very willing to help customers.- David GonzalezDecember 18, 2018this place is a zoo, panhandlers approach u & will try to go in your pockets if you say no to giving them money. avoid them at all cost. Amtrak needs to be more organized, regarding lines 2trains
Jay SMay 17, 2012Instead of waiting on line for your Amtrak train, take the stairs directly to the platform from the NJT level below.
Should consider walking to your destination instead of going through Penn Station
protip: go out the 31st street exit and you can avoid the cabline.
CasieAugust 5, 2011Purchase some mine red wine bottles at the delicatessen for a more pleasant NJ Transit experience.
Considering how many bodies this thing moves every day it's pretty impressive. The shops don't suck either. There are decent places to eat and drink if you are in the know.
Manhattan Mini StorageNovember 22, 2010Going shopping? Pick up something extra for the Partnership for the Homeless Toy Drive! You can drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any one of Manhattan Mini Storage's 17 storage locations Read more
The 10:15PM almost always (99% of the time) comes on track 18. If you see it there, take a seat early :)
wait for your train downstairs - there are monitors and you don't have to wait in line!
If you get to the top of the escalator and your not sure which way to go, the correct way is FORWARD!!
Derek ShowermanFebruary 22, 2013Stop and have a slice at Don Pepi Pizza while you wait for your train
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New York Penn Station
1 Penn Plz (btwn W 31st & W 33rd St)
New York, NY 10001
United States
New York, NY 10001
United States
Penn Station is the major intercity train station and a major commuter rail hub in New York City. Serving 300,000 passengers a day at a rate of up to a thousand every 90 seconds, it is the busiest passenger transportation facility in the United States and by far the busiest train station in North America.
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(212) 630-6401
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