New York Penn Station

New York Penn Station

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Chelsea, New York
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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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  • Zach M.
    Zach MackNovember 24, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The regional to Boston is almost always tracks 11/12 East (sometimes 9/10). Wait near there, be first in line!
  • Will W.
    Will WeaverNovember 5, 2013
    Only 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.
  • Peter S.
    Peter ShankmanJune 26, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    The secret air conditioning vent is opposite track seven, across from the stairs, one foot, five inches from the blower.
  • Jamay L.
    Jamay LiuAugust 31, 2012
    The big Amtrak Departures sign is a great meeting spot. Pick up Chickpea for a healthy dinner on the train.
  • Brian C.heart icon on user image
    Brian ChaseDecember 9, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    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.
  • Wendy F.
    Great parking garage and cheap with best parking app
  • Ricky K.
    Ricky KimSeptember 27, 2012
    AirTran to Newark is pretty sweet. Very fast and direct. I highly recommend if your heading to EWR.
  • Appetite for Good
    Appetite for GoodNovember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Good luck finding something good to eat. One of the few places with taco bell, pizza hut, Nathans, Moe's, tgif and more!
  • DoubleDeuceheart icon on user image
    DoubleDeuceAugust 27, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    The charming NYC chaos that we all love. Haha.
  • Mario T.heart icon on user image
    Mario TangDecember 30, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Junction to the world....nice busy transit hub...lots of stores...well lit....clean
  • Natalie H.
    Natalie HaasAugust 4, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Please don’t sit on the steps, it’s crowded and not safe for those walking
  • Jason Y.
    Jason YovanoffMarch 10, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    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 G.heart icon on user image
    John Gardiner IVJune 6, 2017
    Beautiful station, but difficult to navigate. Allow for extra time to find your platform.
  • Peter C. F.heart icon on user image
    Peter C. FrankDecember 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    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 C.
    Arsenio ColonMarch 19, 2010
    Try 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. :-)
  • Sage R.
    Sage RodriguezApril 1, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    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
  • sablerheart icon on user image
    sablerFebruary 11, 2017
    Been here 100+ times
    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 News
    The New York Daily NewsOctober 22, 2010
    PHOTO: Remember the old Penn Station? Click "More Info" to view travelers waiting for trains in 1942. Read more
  • Jimmy K.
    Jimmy KastnerAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    There are some great places to enter and wait for your train here, but why would I want to tell you that?
  • sablerheart icon on user image
    sablerOctober 3, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Pass the time by guessing if the drunk guy screaming on the concourse is just insane or a Knicks fan.
  • Brendan L.heart icon on user image
    Brendan LewisJune 27, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Be sure to judiciously tip the Amtrak Red Caps. The amount of shit they have to put up with is extraordinary.
  • Benjamin K.
    Benjamin KintnerOctober 26, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    It’s only saving grace is it’s not the Port Authority bus terminal. So there’s that.
  • Ben G.heart icon on user image
    Ben GAugust 30, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    I hope I live to see it torn down and replaced with a building worthy of its predecessor.
  • Caroline A.
    Caroline ArrAugust 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • Dani K.
    Dani KleinAugust 24, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    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 magazine
    Metropolis magazineApril 10, 2012
    Serving 300,000 passengers a day at a rate of up to a thousand every 90 seconds, it is the busiest hub in the US
  • Saralyn C.heart icon on user image
    Saralyn CohenMay 29, 2017
    Been here 100+ times
    Gets me where I need to go each day. Very crowded.
  • Serena T.heart icon on user image
    Serena TOctober 24, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    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.
  • Devin L.
    Devin LandinDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Make sure to bemoan the loss of the old Penn Station and curse this monstrosity. Also, get a pretzel.
  • Tom V.
    Tom VCJanuary 8, 2012
    If 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.
  • Dave S.
    Dave SilverstoneSeptember 27, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    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 L.
    Diane Lee LarsenSeptember 13, 2010
    Take 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
  • Roy R.heart icon on user image
    Roy Rodriguez, Jr.July 15, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Want a good deli sandwich? Go to Don Pepi, behind the Amtrak/NJT Waiting Area near the Amtrak Information Booth
  • Metropolis M.
    Metropolis MagazineMarch 25, 2012
    Serving 300,000 passengers a day at a rate of up to a thousand every 90 seconds, it is the busiest hub in the US
  • Paulis P.
    Paulis PetrovicsApril 25, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    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 H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HoldsworthSeptember 14, 2016
    Make sure you know where you're going, especially in rush hour. Mental.
  • Jenna W.
    Jenna WFebruary 28, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Delicatessen is legit. Get a freshly made sandwich instead of the other horrible food here.
  • Walter F. R.heart icon on user image
    Walter F. RodriguezJune 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • lino b.heart icon on user image
    lino brescia™December 30, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Hatred. Get out as fast as possible.
  • Omar a.heart icon on user image
    Omar al-D 🇶🇦April 6, 2015
    You should always use amtrak express trains | Wireless + faster!
  • Mike M.
    Mike MostranskyFebruary 17, 2010
    Been here 100+ times
    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
  • Merrie H.heart icon on user image
    Merrie HarringtonApril 28, 2019
    Good food inside
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren SinnenbergAugust 5, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    If you're looking for a clean bathroom, there are decent ones hidden in the nj transit waiting area.
  • Quin L.heart icon on user image
    Quin La CapraMay 28, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    stop in zaro's bakery if you have a second.. their coffee & bagels are the best around!
  • Danielle
    DanielleFebruary 16, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    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.
  • Talal
    TalalJuly 22, 2013
    Dont 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.
  • Erin S.heart icon on user image
    Erin SheaNovember 30, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Let’s face it, Penn Station is often times overcrowded and gross. But, they have a few new places to shop/eat.
  • Peter R.
    Peter RobinettSeptember 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The luggage storage room is in the western hall near 8th Ave above tracks 5 & 6. A train ticket is required.
  • Andrew
    AndrewJune 10, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    There's a sweet spot for Verizon 3G service by the emergency phone at LIRR track 13.
  • Andrew C.heart icon on user image
    Andrew CJune 26, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Catching a train to NJ? Get there at least 15 minutes before departure and you'll avoid some hassle.
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