New York Penn Station
Rail Station
Chelsea, New York
The experts at The New Yorker and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"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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I will always predict my track and go wait down there before its called just to ensure I can sit and you can't.
Zaro's makes the best bagels n cream cheese. If the line is long on the upper track, go downstairs, there's another one!
Don't wait at 5/6 East for Albany. Go to 5/6 West even though it's across from East, no one waits by it and you'll be the first one in the car.
True fact: housed in a complex that's *literally* shaped like a toilet.
Check the schedule BEFORE you get here. Especially on the weekends.
For the Coach USA shuttle from port authority to the Izod center- buy your tix at windows 11-12 on ground level and pick up bus at Area X (41st bw 8th and 9th).
Avi MuchnickOctober 27, 2011Heads up: despite rumors to the contrary, all LIRR train passengers are "absolutely required" to wear bottoms "at all times."
Beware the gap. Get out of the way when you see someone running. Mind the sleeping hobos in the waiting room -- there's a reason why no one is sitting around that one person.
Michelle BlaineJune 6, 2012Travel first class and hang in the Acela lounge! Awesome and say 'hey' to Bernard!- Alex OwenJuly 13, 2010Roses pizza has a pretty good/cheap beer selection....there's a tv in the back where you can catch the game while you wait
Molly OAugust 2, 2011If your train starts or ends in Albany, there's no cafe car, so stock up on snacks at Penn.
Debbie MollerNovember 19, 2010Red Cap service is what it's all about. You get to board the train before anyone else. It's free, just gotta tip 'Em
There's a shoe shine place on the main concourse on your way in from the main escalator
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 16, 2016This place sucks, very busy and not clearly signposted. Departures only announced 10 mins beforehand so check the arrivals board for your track number.
Take a train to Long Island, if you're into that sort of thing.
On January 1st, 2021, Penn Station opened up the New Moynihan Train Hall.
Sarah CalandroMarch 21, 2013This place feels purposely uncomfortable & confusing. No place to sit or wait. Loads of people everywhere. & so much signage u can't find ur way. I dont look forward to future stops @ penn station
One of the busiest train stations in the world and you'll barely even see any trains…
As soon as you get in, take the A train straight to Room Service Thai Restaurant. Only a 4 min ride
Just get some beer or wine to ease the pain of being in Penn Station.
If taking NJ transit or LIRR, try to use the 8th avenue side by Amtrak. The lines to get on the train are shorter and there is more room to breathe. You might even get a better seat on the train.
NJT commuter? Try using the elevators to get to and from your track...especially when people are using the stairs in the opposite direction.- Zack ArthusApril 25, 2011definitely go downstairs if waiting for an amtrak train. cool, empty, and the tracks are right there for you
Riding NJ Transit or LIRR? Use the 8th avenue (Amtrak) side of the station. Less congestion, shorter lines. And often better seats on the train!
Katherine SantiagoNovember 6, 2011While waiting for your train, get your shoes shined. There are three shoe-shine storefronts in the building.
When getting to Flushing-Main Street gets tough because the 7 is under construction... or when the N is too slow to Queensboro Plaza, get a $3.50 one-way CityTicket and get to Flushing in 2 stations!
Penn Station first opened in 1910 and is the biggest intercity train station.
Keep head up, look straight and walk to avoid being cut off it works.
Hold the NJ transit doors open to avoid crushing puny weakling tourists with rolling luggage
Check out Tracks bar and take advantage of their happy hour. Very reasonable for midtown.
Ronnie HSeptember 22, 2011Get the gigantic beers across from the big board $5.95 32 oz.! Can't beat it!!!
Peter LadaJanuary 25, 2017It's the fucking dump and the most confusingly laid out public space I. NYC. Avoid it like a plague if you can.
If you get Tim Horton's coffee with your Krispy Kreme donuts you open up a rift in the space-time fabric
Don't leave your bag alone while you go get KFC to stuff in your fat face, or the po po will scold you.
Connie LeeJuly 21, 2013There are more self serve ticket stations for the LIRR by the food court area, literally NO lines.
Cote MediaFebruary 1, 2012Make sure you get a hot dog outside and say Hi to the Pilipino Irish Times Guy!
Kate ReillyApril 8, 2011Dont take the bike taxi! I know the taxi line is long and the bike taxi guy is kind of cute, but seriously, its not safe. Dont take the bike taxi.
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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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- 24 Hours
(212) 630-6401
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