New York Penn Station

New York Penn Station

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New York Penn Station
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    "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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  • Rachel L.heart icon on user image
    Rachel LovingerDecember 25, 2009
    Been here 50+ times
    Use the Acela Lounge if you have a first class ticket or Select Plus status. Much more civilized place to wait, especially if your train is delayed.
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    sablerFebruary 7, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    I've seen literal holes nicer than this metaphorical one.
  • Elizabeth C.
    Elizabeth ClosmoreFebruary 4, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    most nyc cab drivers wouldn't be caught dead picking up a passenger straying from the penn station taxi stand lines, so don't waste time trying to find a cab, go straight to one of the two taxi stands
  • Scott L.
    Scott LaubenJuly 28, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Believe me, it's not cool to talk on your phone while riding a train. You are in fact a complete asshole.
  • Amber
    AmberOctober 23, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    This underground station with not a single spot with decent food or coffee is the worst. At least the re-vamp continues.
  • sablerheart icon on user image
    sablerAugust 20, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    I really, truly hate this place
  • Matthew M.
    Matthew MartinSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Escalator Etiquette 101: STAND on the right, WALK on the left!
  • Fred S.
    Fred ScharmenAugust 7, 2014
    "We used to stride into the city like gods, now we scurry like rats in the basement." -Vincent Scully
  • David B.
    David BinkowskiDecember 7, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Hold your breath in the men's room - unless you enjoy the smell of BO and turds!
  • Piero G.heart icon on user image
    Piero GallianiJune 19, 2024
    Chaos ! lol every train delayed today :/
  • Julian W.
    Julian WanAugust 28, 2014
    Tip for tourists: keep moving, go faster, don't stop
  • sablerheart icon on user image
    sablerMay 23, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Mad Max is a documentary about this place during rush hour.
  • Chris H.
    Chris HintonDecember 20, 2012
    Try catching a train. There seem to be plenty of them.
  • April M.heart icon on user image
    April MatthewsFebruary 16, 2015
    There always something to do or see here!
  • Kyra D.
    Kyra DanielleJanuary 16, 2012
    the create a salad vendor is amazing!
  • Jessica L.
    Jessica LevinMarch 16, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Best pizza in the world is at Don Peppi next to Krispy Kreme!
  • Johnny
    JohnnySeptember 6, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    When in the bathroom stall stand in a paper bag the cops won't know two people are in a stall
  • Mike E.
    Mike EDecember 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the Krispy Creme near Amtrak!
  • Jessica D.
    Jessica DobyFebruary 17, 2013
    Take Amtrak train for the cheapest and easiest way to get to EWR
  • Holly K.
    Holly K.January 6, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    LIRR trains typically use the same train tracks every day. No need to wait for the posting unless you're warned of track changes.
  • sablerheart icon on user image
    sablerOctober 18, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    If you need to ruin your day, come here.
  • Michael R.
    Michael RomeroJune 24, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Stand to the right, walk to the left on the escalators please!
  • Garrett T.
    Garrett TillmanJuly 2, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you get the FREE red cap service you can go down to the train early. Plus they carry your luggage :)
  • Justin S.
    Justin ScarboroughJune 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    If you are taking the Acela you don't have to wait upstairs. Go down and look at the monitors on the lower level.
  • Ace B.
    Ace BhattacharjyaSeptember 19, 2011
    There are two starbucks-- the one in the middle is nicer and has more seats. Read more
  • nicole s.
    nicole sDecember 23, 2012
    Morning hours great but wait until rush hour now that is a headache.
  • Ratty
    RattyApril 13, 2014
    Great for taking a train somewhere
  • Aditi L.heart icon on user image
    Aditi LuthraJuly 22, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Catch NJ transit, lack of a waiting area and lack of good food
  • Dan
    DanSeptember 9, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Rosa's is good but Caruso's has the best pizza in Penn.
  • Rose M.
    Rose MeadeJuly 26, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The Amtrak waiting area has free Wifi and electric outlets where the payphones used to be.
  • William D.
    William DaroffJanuary 27, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Great sushi options in the main concourse.
  • continental r.heart icon on user image
    continental roomsDecember 30, 2013
    Can be nice place to visit
  • William D.
    William DaroffFebruary 6, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Great sushi on the main concourse!
  • Karmun T.
    Karmun T.December 14, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Be prepared for the commuter stampede everytime a track is called.
  • Matt M.
    Matt MartinMarch 6, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Ronkonkoma trains are usually 18 or 19 don't wait where everyone else does go in by police booth and get a better seat
  • Greg T.
    Greg TaggartAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    A sea of humanity at all hours of the day.
  • David D.
    David DMay 17, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Pickpockets are an urban legend... most people lose their wallets. 99% of the food/drink vendors offer overpriced low grade food, go outside and you'll be served much better.
  • Lindsey H.
    Lindsey HolmesDecember 29, 2011
    Get some coffee if you are tired! Don't fall asleep on the train... Slobbering... On my shoulder... Please! It happens so much to me. :/
  • Erin "Narumi" P.
    Erin "Narumi" PrinceJuly 23, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Tracks Bar n Grill, at the far end of the LIRR concourse. best burgers/oysters ever.
  • Paul G.
    Paul GalvinMarch 9, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Penn is kind of nice after you've had a few Duvells.
  • Bumbsy M.heart icon on user image
    Bumbsy M.November 16, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Although they should be, tickets on the LIRR are not sold by your weight.
  • Steve H.
    Steve HuggAugust 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Need a landmark to meet at? Pick something there's only one of - like the Duane Reade •inside• the station.
  • Ambles K.
    Ambles KwokJanuary 18, 2012
    The consistent non-stop announcement drives me nuts! Avoid the station if you can!
  • Chad P.
    Chad PetrovayJanuary 11, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Taking Amtrak? Expect everything but the Acela to be late or delayed.
  • Pat W.
    Pat WhalenApril 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Buy beer on the platforms its way cheaper. 2 16oz buds for 4.50$ awesome
  • Circadian Realty Group -.
    Circadian Realty Group - Keller Williams RestonJanuary 13, 2012
    Red cab service is so worth it! Try it.
  • Santosh K.
    Santosh KrishnanAugust 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The chickpea restaurant is as healthy as it gets around here.
  • Kaitlyn P.
    Kaitlyn PezikFebruary 16, 2015
    the 7th circle of hell
  • James John (Jay) C.heart icon on user image
    James John (Jay) Cudney IVDecember 14, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    So happy I don't work above you anymore. Always a mess.
  • Steven P.
    Steven PattersonJune 6, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Be wary of people wanting to give you rides to your destination
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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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