New York Penn Station

New York Penn Station

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New York Penn Station
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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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  • Christopher P.heart icon on user image
    Christopher PepeOctober 21, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    If it's a beautiful day outside, expect delays on NJ Transit.
  • David W.heart icon on user image
    David WeinbergerNovember 28, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Renovation on the west end is kind of annoying... At least they're fixing part of this place up.
  • Daniel M.
    Daniel MitchellAugust 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Throw elbows in the crowded areas, easier than saying excuse me 1000x.
  • Mohammad K.
    Mohammad KhanDecember 27, 2011
    Definitely a lot bigger than penn station in baltimore, don't get lost.
  • Ram R.
    Ram RajasekaranNovember 28, 2011
    If you end up waiting overnight at the Amtrak/NJ Transit waiting area, be prepared to be continuosly annoyed by an Amtrak automated message voiced by a lady who asks us to 'Be safe'.
  • Henry
    HenrySeptember 21, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Scout out an NJTransit ticketing machine early, because they seem to avoid you when you need a ticket most desperately.
  • Gwen C.
    Gwen CliptonAugust 18, 2012
    Historical background In his introduction to the 30th Anniversary Edition of Invisible Man,[2] Ellison says that he started writing..... Read more
  • The Canz
    The CanzMay 25, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    LIRR waiting room now requires you to show a ticket before sitting.
  • Steve D.
    Steve DuboisMay 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Check the seat before sitting down!
  • Sam M.
    Sam MarshallJuly 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    IF YOU PEE ON THE THIRD RAIL, YOU GET A PRIZE... (Please don't do this)
  • Christopher O.
    Christopher O'HaraJune 16, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Best bartenders in the world are at the 7th Avenue entrance to Track 18 on the LIRR...
  • Tim M.
    Tim McDonaldNovember 30, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Signage is lacking at the gates once you get downstairs. Better know your gate before heading down.
  • J L.heart icon on user image
    J LAugust 8, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    If there are no signal problems consider yourself lucky in this hell hole.
  • Mihail
    MihailJune 29, 2017
    Very poor train station, dirty and uncomfortable
  • Karin R.
    Karin RendelmanMarch 15, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Zaro's Bakery!! Iced cinnamon buns...and a million other yummy things! Stop counting calories now =]
  • Jersey Demic
    Jersey DemicNovember 30, 2011
    I walked around the station giving money to some of the homeless people in the video I shot there a few months ago. Read more
  • Shay
    ShaySeptember 3, 2010
    Watch out from homeless people, especially in the evening. They don't mind getting in your face and you can trip over them.
  • Benedict C.
    Benedict CorpuzAugust 13, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Stand underneath an air conditioning vent to avoid the funk of sweaty folks passing you by.
  • Chris G.
    Chris GSeptember 22, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The ac is blazing near 8th avenue in the lirr section about ten feet from the track listing monitor.
  • Jeanie
    JeanieJune 14, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    I will kick you in the face if you kick my pull-along luggage. Just because you have to live in Jersey/never vacation doesn't mean you have the right to be a prick to travelers that need suitcases.
  • Marcel D.
    Marcel DettmerFebruary 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great xing for subway and amtrack
  • Justine B.
    Justine BurkeApril 4, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    First and last cars on trains are designated "quiet cars." no cell use permitted. Sit in these cars if you want a good nap or wanna read (but not if you're drunk).
  • Sergey B.
    Sergey BJuly 6, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    No need to run like crazies after the train platform number is announced. You usually have 10 - 15 minutes before it departs.
  • Victoria S.
    Victoria ShaulMay 29, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Easy in and out to and from ny/nj
  • Ace B.
    Ace BhattacharjyaJuly 8, 2011
    Starbucks is a better meeting place inside Penn than waiting by the "big board".
  • ali g.
    ali gApril 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Track info isn't posted until 15 or even 10 mins before departure. Don't stress out
  • Troy S.
    Troy StoneMarch 4, 2012
    Check the seats before you sit... I almost had an accident on someone elses accident =o/
  • Carol H.
    Carol HJune 27, 2023
    Been here 10+ times
    Still suspiciously nice
  • Andreita d.
    Andreita del PradoJanuary 19, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Don't stand in the middle of penn and expect ppl to go around you!
  • sam m.
    sam morrisonJune 24, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Take the stairs; its good for you, and usually faster, depending on your athleticism.
  • Miguel M.
    Miguel M.November 4, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    On escalators: stand on the right side, walk on the left.
  • Joseph S.
    Joseph SmithApril 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the sea salt vanilla ice cream. Best dessert downtow!
  • Patrick G.
    Patrick GidichJune 28, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Friday's has a burger and a beer for 10 bucks, and air conditioning!
  • Jake M.
    Jake MercurioApril 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Avoid the over priced fast food in the station and grab a gyro or hot dog from a street cart just outside.
  • Chef Stacy L.
    Chef Stacy LaRocheDecember 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Late night arrivals can expect escalators aren't running and the line for the elevator can get long
  • Sandy C.
    Sandy CampbellSeptember 6, 2011
    Best wifi is in waiting area next to men's room.
  • Elizabeth J.
    Elizabeth JaneDecember 2, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    It's dirty and weird but I love it.
  • daniel p.
    daniel perlinMay 27, 2012
    good reggaeton at the snack shop next to nj transit
  • Jinnie L.
    Jinnie LSeptember 30, 2014
    U need a beer and hand sanitizer to servive here.. no joke... -_- ...
  • Courte G.
    Courte GreenbergJuly 21, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    Vinny the beer guy on the platform of track 19 is awesome. Only get ur beer from him.
  • Jenn F.
    Jenn ForeacreAugust 5, 2012
    Consolidate bags to make it easier to get to your train. Also? Avoid overpriced goods & drinks by simply bringing your own.
  • Carlos V.heart icon on user image
    Carlos VidalFebruary 4, 2015
    Try IPA beer
  • Linda M.heart icon on user image
    Linda MansonAugust 18, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Kabooz's-Good Food!!
  • Rebecca M.heart icon on user image
    Rebecca MazzaSeptember 11, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    A disaster
  • Joshua L.
    Joshua LipkinDecember 14, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Stopping in the middle of a walk way is not a bright idea. People WILL kick your luggage over.
  • JMS
    JMSNovember 18, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Get comfortable -- you never know how long you could be waiting here
  • Elvyra M.
    Elvyra MillikenJuly 5, 2012
    Really big station, but they don't announce tee train track till few min before it boards. Not a lot of customer service in there either.
  • sam m.
    sam morrisonFebruary 2, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Use "NJ Transit DepartureVision" to see live arrival times of your train! Read more
  • Lohan™ M.heart icon on user image
    Lohan™ Maximus ジOctober 19, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Great place if u want u want u want 2 go some where by treain.
  • Lucas P.
    Lucas PearsonJuly 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If you are heading to the Vamoose bus get out on the 7th ave side
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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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