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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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Phone dying? There are three outlets on the 8th Avenue side. Life savers.
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.
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)
Andrew AthiasNovember 19, 2011Try the cheese pizza at the pizzeria next to krispy kremes. Nothing beats real nyc pizza.
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.
Typical transit hub fast food joints, but some healthier options (like Pret) are scattered throughout.
Escalators are functional 1/200th of the time. Might as well be in a third world country.
Lindsey SummersJanuary 19, 2019As an out of towner the lack of signage for exit made me panic a bit!
All the ambiance of a run down shopping mall. So sad compared to what used to be here.
Go to the Starbucks closer to the 8th ave side during rush hour...shorter lines!
Grab a beer and sandwich at the regular old deli. Makes the trip home much more pleasant.
First class is awesome!!! Acela lounge .. Love it Thank you Amtrak :)
Hankering for a taste of Canada? Try a maple glazed creme donut from the Tim Horton's downstairs.
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.
Sprint to your train, get a seat, take a nap, wake up at Ronkonkoma.
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.
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.
If the ticket lines are long trying using the mobile ticketing apps for NJTransit and Amtrak
Akash BhatiaApril 8, 2013Why is this the only place in NYC that is exempt from the "move to the right" on escalators policy?
Can the Amtrak help center people be any ruder? They are an obnoxious bunch of people who aren't very willing to help customers.
Jay SMay 17, 2012Instead of waiting on line for your Amtrak train, take the stairs directly to the platform from the NJT level below.
Check out http://www.artofthedrink.tv for great drink suggestions to enjoy while waiting for your train!
The Quik-Trak ticketing system cannot read barcodes off an iPhone, so be sure to print out your confirmation.
One of the busiest train stations in the world and you'll barely even see any trains…
Ladies who use the bathroom at Penn station, please don't forget to wash your hands as you rush out!
Pedro GarciaMarch 19, 2012The Amtrack waiting room is amazing.. You can stay away of the noisy while you're 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.
True fact: housed in a complex that's *literally* shaped like a toilet.
protip: go out the 31st street exit and you can avoid the cabline.
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.
I will always predict my track and go wait down there before its called just to ensure I can sit and you can't.
Avi MuchnickOctober 27, 2011Heads up: despite rumors to the contrary, all LIRR train passengers are "absolutely required" to wear bottoms "at all times."
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!
wait for your train downstairs - there are monitors and you don't have to wait in line!
View departures on your phone: http://dv.njtransit.com/mobile/tid-mobile.aspx?sid=Ny- 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
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).
Use the terminal at the far end near Starbucks and Subway. SO Less crowded.
Molly OAugust 2, 2011If your train starts or ends in Albany, there's no cafe car, so stock up on snacks at Penn.
It's the worst. But Zaros bagels offer some reprieve
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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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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(212) 630-6401
Features
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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"For a cheap yet good bagel or snack try seattle's best coffee located next to perfumania"
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"Making NYC Your Gym is as easy as getting off the subway a stop early. Get off at Penn Station and walk the rest of the way to work/home. More on Making NYC Your Gym: http://on.nyc.gov/T6Gc9J"
nycHealthy- 9.1
"Amazing structure that opened late 2020/early 2021. Phenomenal space to walk through."
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