New York Penn Station
Rail Station
Chelsea, New York
Has a stamp of approval from The New Yorker and The Corcoran Group
"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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Conrad Greiner-BechertJanuary 30, 2018The only good thing about this place is that there are two Taco Bell locations in the immediate surroundings.
Eliza OsbornOctober 22, 2011Tim Horton's ministores all around. A Canadian staple, be sure to snag a doughnut while you wait.
get some buffalo sauce for your KFC crispy strips if you don't want to taste the tears!
Easiest access to the NJ Transit tracks is from the entrance at the corner of 31st and 7th.
Debate whether it would be worse to give yourself oral surgery with a rusty lawnmower blade or have to visit thus place twice daily.
This place can be a maze - so if you are in a rush and don't know where you are going... Plan on missing your train/subway.
Please don’t sit on the steps, it’s crowded and not safe for those walking
Moe's Southwest Grill is a good place to eat while waiting for your train. Same with Charlie's subs. Just watch for the shady people in the back seating area at Charlie's
I once saw a really cute military girl on guard here. Actually she was down right hot stuff. Look for her, then look for me so that you can tell me she's here. Thank you so much... And good night
If you in the waiting room and listen to the music you'll notice that people frantic running is in sync with the classical music pplaying
The old Penn Station was a magnificent building. Tearing it down to build this was a tragedy. Look around the station and you will find reminders of the great building. Especially near the tracks.
Oh, Borders, how I miss you so. Resting your books only one flight above me, you were the perfect place to escape the teeming masses of Penn while waiting for my train
For #NJ Transit, use the #MyTix app. Just remember to activate the ticket before the train leaves. Theres no signal in the tunnel!
If it is a busy weekend and you are traveling with children or a group get a red cap so you get priority train boarding.
On high traffic travel days, check with the red caps to find out what track your train is on to board early. #GratuityNotIncluded
All LIRR trains leave exactly 1 minute later than the schedule says (confirmed by the NY Times). The MTA is playing mind games.
Jennifer PetersNovember 24, 2010Buy a tall boy from a nearby bodega but don't forget the brown paper bag! The vendor next to Moe's can give you one if you need it.
Synergy EventsOctober 12, 2011Synergy built a lounge on top of the Madison Square Garden Marquee that David Arquette lived in for 2 days. The Snickers® “Bar Hunger” event raised money & awareness for Feeding® America.
Don't be a fool and wait in line for your Amtrak train. Take the escalator down one level and get to the train a lot faster!
John HunterApril 6, 2012Sit next to the pillar in the back row of seats. The seats are sure to be nice and warm.
The secret air conditioning vent is opposite track seven, across from the stairs, one foot, five inches from the blower.
It’s only saving grace is it’s not the Port Authority bus terminal. So there’s that.
For Mexican food connoisseurs, there's a fantastic Taco Bell near the 8th Ave and 33rd St entrance.
Zaro's Bakery is a pretty decent and relatively healthy food option
This is my go to place to get my relaxed travel on, embrace it and relax❤️👏🏽
Make sure to grab a 32 oz microbrew (main concourse) before you get on the train. Don't forget lid, straw & paper bag.
Use the elbows....survival of the fittest. Running across Penn is a great workout.
Hankering for a taste of Canada? Try a maple glazed creme donut from the Tim Horton's downstairs.
People boarding NJ Transit Trains: There is no reason to run to your train. They announce it 5 minutes before it leaves, and there are plenty of seats.
All I see is dessert: Cinnabon, Haagen Dazs, Krispy Kreme, Auntie Anne's, Dunkin Donuts, Jamba Juice. Gang's all here!
For those getting the Amtrak and looking for a Starbucks, head downstairs toward the LIRR, there are two down there!
When Amtrak trains are called, immediately head down the stairs under the big board to get to your track & bypass the long ticket check line.
If you see someone running in your direction, move. I've taken out many an indecisive bystander while sprinting for a train.
Rachel KNovember 21, 2011Definitely bring hand sanitizer and hide your wallet. Also try not to pay for anything with cash, because if you do, the bums will swarm around you begging for cash.
They're bringing in more expensive restaurants to the LIRR concourse to attract a higher class of shiftless drifter!
CryStylz No Mistakes MadeFebruary 8, 2012Viewing all walks of life...step outside for a NEW YORK minute to feel the atmosphere. Now headed....to 30th Street PHILLYILLY here I come.
The 10:15PM almost always (99% of the time) comes on track 18. If you see it there, take a seat early :)
If you miss the train, go get a beer at Friday's. It's the right thing to do.
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
Buy your tickets early to avoid the long. Lines
Will WeaverNovember 5, 2013Only the brave can master...the labyrinth! Seriously, it's nigh-impossible to get around here and it took me four visits to figure the place out. At least there's a Starbucks.
For NJTransit, always use the tellers- the line looks long but they know what they're doing compared to the people using the machines.
Home of the only Krispy Kreme shop in NYC (near Amtrak).
When you arrive at Penn station on the train walk all the way to the front of the train on the track, there wont be a hoard of people trying to get up the stairs and you will be right by the entrances
Be sure to check when your train leaves and have a few minutes to wait because they leave on time for the most part.
Kaitlin LipeMarch 5, 2010If you're a beer drinker, grab a brewskie in a massive cup and sip it while lounging around the LIRR schedule board. Watch the drunks from Long Island stumble onto the train from Taco Bell. Hilarious.
Womens restroom across the LIRR track board. Go to the first section of stalls on the right. It looks like only 5 stalls but there are 10 more in the back section that no one knows about. Go there.
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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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(212) 630-6401
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