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New York Penn Station

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New York Penn Station
5.7/10
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    The experts at The New Yorker and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
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    Anna S.
    "Ridding Amtrak love it!!"(111 Tips)
    Michelle K.
    "The best bagels in the morning are at zaro's near NJ transit"(63 Tips)
    Greg M.
    "Acela to DC or Boston is awesome."(25 Tips)
    Chris R.
    "Very efficient (most of the time) in spite of how crowded it gets."(29 Tips)
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  • Jodi K.
    Jodi KernMay 11, 2014
    Don Pepi has great pizza by the slice!
  • Cote Media
    Cote MediaFebruary 1, 2012
    Make sure you get a hot dog outside and say Hi to the Pilipino Irish Times Guy!
  • Sarah W.
    Sarah WareJune 17, 2012
    Wifi and comfortable work stations make the wait very nice!
  • Katherine T.heart icon on user image
    Katherine Tamariz HowardDecember 4, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    The improvements they've made in recent years don't hide the fact that they should've never torn down the old one.
  • David R.heart icon on user image
    David RosenbloomNovember 22, 2014
    Grab a beer at Friday's or Kazoo's to survive this madness
  • Josue S.heart icon on user image
    Josue SierraJuly 25, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Get your food before you get on the train.
  • Ian J.
    Ian JenningsJune 12, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Hold the NJ transit doors open to avoid crushing puny weakling tourists with rolling luggage
  • Desmond P.
    Desmond P.April 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Use the kiosk for the LIRR - Its faster than the line
  • Justin Z.
    Justin ZaleskiSeptember 6, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    There are two Starbucks in the LIRR concourse.
  • Thea P.
    Thea PMarch 7, 2012
    LIRR Is on the lower level. Gotta know where you're going, or get run over!
  • Kanchana S.
    Kanchana SeneviratneAugust 23, 2012
    If you're waiting in a long line to ask a question, be sure that there aren't other help desks you could go to.
  • **Heath**
    **Heath**January 9, 2015
    It gets you where you need to go, not much more could be said.
  • Mark J.
    Mark JansenMarch 4, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    You'll almost miss your train because you'll be in the wrong part of the station. Fact.
  • Tyler J.
    Tyler JMay 1, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    The most depressing station!
  • Bumbsy M.heart icon on user image
    Bumbsy M.November 7, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    So it's not bad enough your phone is on ring, but now I gotta listen to you type too?
  • Ameer I.heart icon on user image
    Ameer IcanNovember 25, 2015
    Staff and service always 5 star!!!!!!!!!!
  • Andrew C.
    Andrew ChoiJanuary 19, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Not sure why people would choose to dine in here other than for convenience.
  • Natalie H.
    Natalie HunterDecember 13, 2010
    Grab a cupcake at Zaro's Bakery! The Red Velvet with Cream Cheese frosting is my favorite :)
  • Frits V.heart icon on user image
    Frits VisserMay 7, 2019
    Centrally situated for transfers. By train to Washington DC.
  • Paul S.
    Paul SluberskiMarch 16, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Parking in secacus and taking nj transit to and from city is way easy.
  • Kat J.heart icon on user image
    Kat JostJanuary 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Amtrak has free wifi - a great feature, but would be better if it didn't log me off every 10 minutes
  • Alfred M.
    Alfred M.December 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    try the trains.
  • Zinio
    ZinioOctober 7, 2011
    Boredom can beat while waiting for the train. This is a favorite spot to read digitally. (via Zinio user Dan C.)
  • gillian f.
    gillian fallonDecember 12, 2010
    Want a beer while you wait for the train? Cringe at the thought of a Coors? Central Market has the real deal...mmm...Session Black...
  • Stephanie S.
    Stephanie SmithJanuary 10, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Buy tickets ahead of time so you don't have to wait in line
  • Stephen J.
    Stephen JulianoJuly 18, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    LIRR Riders - After 3:00 you can check with the info desk to find out what track you'll be on before it's posted!
  • Chris N.heart icon on user image
    Chris NixonMarch 8, 2015
    Fairly easy to navigate. Middle of everything.
  • macnews
    macnewsAugust 25, 2011
    Oh what a crowded station! Take out your Apple device and ...let the music play!
  • Sam
    SamApril 16, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    If you have to talk on your cell when on the train, make sure to do it on speakerphone - it will make everyone very happy.
  • Jase
    JaseDecember 6, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Buy your tickets well before you board your train and if you have to use the restroom...HOLD IT!
  • Bob A.
    Bob AMay 15, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Red Cap Service is the Way to Go Here.
  • Celestino S.
    Celestino SepulvedaSeptember 21, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't push. Merge into the gate like a zip. It's efficient & courteous, people.
  • Sarah C.heart icon on user image
    Sarah CalandroMarch 21, 2013
    This 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
  • Ryan L.
    Ryan LimApril 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you change your mind about the diet and want an Auntie Anne's pretzel, don't turn around- there's another one coming up less than 100 feet away. And yes, you will smell like it on the train.
  • Steven D. L.
    Steven D. LichtensteinDecember 23, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the Apple store on the second level.
  • Mario A.heart icon on user image
    Mario ArmstrongJuly 6, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Need a taxi without the wait? Find more of them without the wait at the 8th Ave/ 31st exit!
  • Dean
    DeanMarch 31, 2012
    After you buy your ticket buy a beer and enjoy the ride.
  • Samsonite
    SamsoniteMay 3, 2011
    The 51-foot sculpture outside Penn Station was done by Jonathan Borofsky to complement the urban landscape.
  • Alexis C.
    Alexis CampJuly 19, 2011
    Take the LIRR to Jamaica to catch the AirTrain to JFK. So much faster than the A and cheaper than a cab!
  • Frank
    FrankSeptember 20, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    The Lost & Found only collects items Mon, Wed & Fri. Hours are 7:20am - 7:20pm
  • Tim R.
    Tim RyanApril 24, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Want a free sauna... Go to the men's room in the waiting area! 8-)
  • Dana P.
    Dana ParkerFebruary 1, 2015
    Crowded on game day, but no shortage of cabs!
  • James B.
    James BerrettiniMarch 18, 2014
    You can "wifi squat" if you hang out outside the Acela lounge
  • Neil O.
    Neil OnsdorffJuly 12, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    The people who designed the NJT portion of the station should be punched in the face and then brought up on charges; in that order.
  • Devin Z.
    Devin ZimmerMay 19, 2012
    Be sure to grab a 32 oz. beer to go @ the main concourse!
  • Brian M.heart icon on user image
    Brian MurraySeptember 28, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Stay to the right on escalators if you are standing still. Or run the risk of being run over!
  • Gina I.
    Gina IveyOctober 16, 2011
    Pay Close attention to the track number on your ticket not your train name or destination.
  • Jackson I.
    Jackson IsaacsonSeptember 25, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Trash through and through.
  • Omri S. Quire
    Omri S. QuireMarch 20, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Don't get on the train if it's after 2:00 AM and you can still walk a straight line.
  • Jenn M.
    Jenn MNovember 18, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Hand sanitizer is key here. So are handi-wipes!
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New York Penn Station
1 Penn Plz (btwn W 31st & W 33rd St)
New York, NY 10001
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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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