New York Penn Station
Rail Station
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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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True fact: housed in a complex that's *literally* shaped like a toilet.
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.
If you get to the top of the escalator and your not sure which way to go, the correct way is FORWARD!!
Zaro's makes the best bagels n cream cheese. If the line is long on the upper track, go downstairs, there's another one!
Zack ArthusApril 25, 2011definitely go downstairs if waiting for an amtrak train. cool, empty, and the tracks are right there for you
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!
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.
CasieAugust 5, 2011Purchase some mine red wine bottles at the delicatessen for a more pleasant NJ Transit experience.
The 10:15PM almost always (99% of the time) comes on track 18. If you see it there, take a seat early :)
Derek ShowermanFebruary 22, 2013Stop and have a slice at Don Pepi Pizza while you wait for your train
Just get some beer or wine to ease the pain of being in Penn Station.
Should consider walking to your destination instead of going through Penn Station
Paul SailerAugust 30, 2011Thirsty for a Coke? Buy it at Kmart. The machines just inside are $0.75 for a can, $1.25 for a 20oz. bottle. I dare you to find somewhere cheaper in Midtown.
There's a shoe shine place on the main concourse on your way in from the main escalator
As soon as you get in, take the A train straight to Room Service Thai Restaurant. Only a 4 min ride- 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
Check the schedule BEFORE you get here. Especially on the weekends.
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
Michelle BlaineJune 6, 2012Travel first class and hang in the Acela lounge! Awesome and say 'hey' to Bernard!
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.
Penn Station first opened in 1910 and is the biggest intercity train station.
If you get Tim Horton's coffee with your Krispy Kreme donuts you open up a rift in the space-time fabric
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.
If traveling before a holiday give urself extra time cuz it can get extremely crowed and hectic
Joey Di SalvoFebruary 3, 2012Do not miss that 2:37 am train to Babylon on the weekends unless your planning on being stuck there till 4:54.. Painful
Katherine SantiagoNovember 6, 2011While waiting for your train, get your shoes shined. There are three shoe-shine storefronts in the building.
On January 1st, 2021, Penn Station opened up the New Moynihan Train Hall.
Rachel G.November 27, 2011Wait closer to central corridor. The main waiting area (near the front of train) becomes a crazy mob during rush hour!
Keep head up, look straight and walk to avoid being cut off it works.
Don't leave your bag alone while you go get KFC to stuff in your fat face, or the po po will scold you.
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.
Considering how many bodies this thing moves every day it's pretty impressive. The shops don't suck either. There are decent places to eat and drink if you are in the know.
Connie LeeJuly 21, 2013There are more self serve ticket stations for the LIRR by the food court area, literally NO lines.
Ronnie HSeptember 22, 2011Get the gigantic beers across from the big board $5.95 32 oz.! Can't beat it!!!- Check out Tracks bar and take advantage of their happy hour. Very reasonable for midtown.
Take a train to Long Island, if you're into that sort of thing.
The better pizza is the place closer to the 8th avenue part of the station.
Cote MediaFebruary 1, 2012Make sure you get a hot dog outside and say Hi to the Pilipino Irish Times Guy!
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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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