New York Penn Station
Rail Station
Chelsea, New York
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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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The regional to Boston is almost always tracks 11/12 East (sometimes 9/10). Wait near there, be first in line!
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.
The secret air conditioning vent is opposite track seven, across from the stairs, one foot, five inches from the blower.
Jamay LiuAugust 31, 2012The big Amtrak Departures sign is a great meeting spot. Pick up Chickpea for a healthy dinner on the train.
For Acela, play the guessing game and pick a track. If you pick right you'll board before the track is announced and be guaranteed a window seat.
Ricky KimSeptember 27, 2012AirTran to Newark is pretty sweet. Very fast and direct. I highly recommend if your heading to EWR.
Good luck finding something good to eat. One of the few places with taco bell, pizza hut, Nathans, Moe's, tgif and more!
Junction to the world....nice busy transit hub...lots of stores...well lit....clean
Please don’t sit on the steps, it’s crowded and not safe for those walking
If you're riding Amtrak, wait downstairs underneath the big departure board. There are departure monitors there, and you can walk directly on to the track and be the first one on the train.
John Gardiner IVJune 6, 2017Beautiful station, but difficult to navigate. Allow for extra time to find your platform.- Really hate coming here. Almost never have a good experience! Too bad Amtrak doesn't come into Grand Central anymore. :( call ahead for a red cap of you're riding Amtrak and need one...
Arsenio ColonMarch 19, 2010Try to get to your train early. There's hardly any good seats if you don't. And to those douchebags who put bags on seats: kindly use the storage rack above you. Thanks. :-)
Papaya has draft beer for 2.75 can't beat that!! Drink it up and whatever u don't drink bring on the train..FYI don't ever share a cigg with a bum smoke as far away from Penn as possible
Still a maze-like Hell hole with bad lighting, no seats, and drunk sports fans everywhere. But hey, the LIRR Starbucks got remodeled!
The New York Daily NewsOctober 22, 2010PHOTO: Remember the old Penn Station? Click "More Info" to view travelers waiting for trains in 1942. Read more
There are some great places to enter and wait for your train here, but why would I want to tell you that?- Pass the time by guessing if the drunk guy screaming on the concourse is just insane or a Knicks fan.
Be sure to judiciously tip the Amtrak Red Caps. The amount of shit they have to put up with is extraordinary.
It’s only saving grace is it’s not the Port Authority bus terminal. So there’s that.
I hope I live to see it torn down and replaced with a building worthy of its predecessor.
The track is posted 10 mins Before departure time, so its not rush hour bald man in a business suit pls don't ram me down running to the door in a panic. Stop being a douche, it's not musical chairs.
If you're traveling on the LIRR over a weekend, buy your tickets early, or be prepared to wait on long lines... especially in the summer.
Metropolis magazineApril 10, 2012Serving 300,000 passengers a day at a rate of up to a thousand every 90 seconds, it is the busiest hub in the US
If you're hungry the pretzel dog from auntie Ann's is a safe and decent bet. Get a side of sauce and it gets a little Better.
Make sure to bemoan the loss of the old Penn Station and curse this monstrosity. Also, get a pretzel.
Tom VCJanuary 8, 2012If your waiting for Trenton trains during rush hour they generally arrive at gates 9 through 12. Best place to wait is near gate 9 by the stairs.
Once the most palatial train station in the world, the original Penn was bulldozed and replaced with this rat's nest in the 60's so developers could build another bland office block, and current MSG.
Diane Lee LarsenSeptember 13, 2010Take the train to Jets/Giants games at New Meadowlands Stadium. Buy LIRR tickets to Meadowlands from your home station. At Penn, use NJT machines in their waiting area. Take NJT Train to Secaucus; tra Read more
Want a good deli sandwich? Go to Don Pepi, behind the Amtrak/NJT Waiting Area near the Amtrak Information Booth
Metropolis MagazineMarch 25, 2012Serving 300,000 passengers a day at a rate of up to a thousand every 90 seconds, it is the busiest hub in the US
Wait for track number on the board and RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! To avoid this go to the lower level and watch for your track number on the arrival boards to get a seat.
Michael HoldsworthSeptember 14, 2016Make sure you know where you're going, especially in rush hour. Mental.
Delicatessen is legit. Get a freshly made sandwich instead of the other horrible food here.
Avoid the NJ Transit writing room at rush hour if you can. It's packed, smelly, and not at all fun. Keep an eye on the gates from outside the room, there are alternate ways to get to most of them.
depending on where you are in Penn / there are two Starbucks, one nearer the ACE (close to Rosa's Pizza) the other down towards the 123 (past K-Mart) - both on the LIRR level
If you're looking for a clean bathroom, there are decent ones hidden in the nj transit waiting area.
stop in zaro's bakery if you have a second.. their coffee & bagels are the best around!
Walk on the right or don't be surprised when you get body checked. Don't walk and text at the same time because I will walk into you on purpose.
TalalJuly 22, 2013Dont even think of leaving your stuff inside the train to grab a coffee, coz they will close the door at the departure time despite your presence. I lift my back bag and had to chase it till Wash.
Let’s face it, Penn Station is often times overcrowded and gross. But, they have a few new places to shop/eat.
The luggage storage room is in the western hall near 8th Ave above tracks 5 & 6. A train ticket is required.
There's a sweet spot for Verizon 3G service by the emergency phone at LIRR track 13.
Catching a train to NJ? Get there at least 15 minutes before departure and you'll avoid some hassle.
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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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