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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Want a good deli sandwich? Go to Don Pepi, behind the Amtrak/NJT Waiting Area near the Amtrak Information Booth
This is the busiest transit hub on earth. Pay attention and get where you're going or get run over.
If on the LIRR side , forget starbucks and its long lines and grab an awesome latte at central market! Only $2.89!
If you're going to New Jersey, be at the west end. If you're going to Long Island, be at the east end.
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.
grab a big beer (or two, or four) from the minimart before hopping on the N.E. Regional back to DC.
The luggage storage room is in the western hall near 8th Ave above tracks 5 & 6. A train ticket is required.
Catching a train to NJ? Get there at least 15 minutes before departure and you'll avoid some hassle.
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...
Zaro's Bakery is a pretty decent and relatively healthy food option
Be prepared to run an the train boarding station is announced!
Don't count the train cars while your standing in the doorway. There'll be plenty of time for counting when you board the train.
on thanksgiving, don't buy tix at machine, riz are $7 onboard to go anywhere!
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.
Once East Side Access is a thing in the 2020s, this should be a less hectic place.
John HunterApril 6, 2012Sit next to the pillar in the back row of seats. The seats are sure to be nice and warm.
Sometimes looking sharp can get you a free ride on the train ... moral of the story nice tie free ride.
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.
No one actually checks your ticket at the LIRR waiting room, so loiter with your bagged beer that isn't fooling anyone all you like.
When getting to JFK Airport by the A-Eighth Avenue Express is too slow to Sutphin Boulevard–Archer Avenue–JFK station, get a $3.50 one-way CityTicket and get to Jamaica (JFK AirTrain) in less time!
Monica Juniel ByersSeptember 27, 2010Beware of folks standing outside the station pretending to be taxi wardens - if anyone asks for advance payment of fare give them $1 for helping to hail the taxi and be on your way!
RedkenJune 14, 2012Ready to make your morning routine easy? It starts with a Smooth Lock service at your local Redken salon.
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.- If you like crowds, chaos, yelling, waiting in line, and want to raise that blood pressure, this is the perfect place for you.
My City LivesSeptember 15, 2011Support these dancers and other performers. Video: http://mycitylives.com/#!/video/new-york/penn-station-performers/4e612b3e592f6b265c000547 Read more
1st day on NJ transit. The wanderers here are much crazier than the LIRR side of Penn
Buy a pack of tickets at once so when you're late you're not waiting in lines trying to get a ticket and missing your train
One time I forgot my debit card and the falafel dude out front gave me one on credit. Nuff said.
Tasha NicoleAugust 5, 2012City Tickets only $3.75 on weekends for LIRR. Valid between Penn Station and most other stations
Froyo is a deliciously creamy way to wait for one's train. ^_^ <3 <3 <3
Debate whether it would be worse to give yourself oral surgery with a rusty lawnmower blade or have to visit thus place twice daily.
Avoid this station unless you absolutely have to go through it. It's confusing, hot, and crowded pretty much all the time.
Let’s face it, Penn Station is often times overcrowded and gross. But, they have a few new places to shop/eat.
get some buffalo sauce for your KFC crispy strips if you don't want to taste the tears!- Still a maze-like Hell hole with bad lighting, no seats, and drunk sports fans everywhere. But hey, the LIRR Starbucks got remodeled!
“One entered the city like a god; one scuttles in now like a rat." -Vincent Scully Jr.
LaDell FuquaJuly 11, 2010If you know you're running late for train leaving penn - be sure to get in at front of subway from uptown an rear if coming from downtown!
David RyanAugust 31, 2012Go to Amtrak's waiting area. It's less crowded than NJ Transit's and there is free wifi!
Leave your soul at home so it doesn't get sucked out here.
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.
Ppl are usually in a hurry,so try not to stop all of a sudden while walking. You are bound to get trampled on!
There are multiple Taco Bells in here. Make sure you go to the good one! Upper level, by Amtrak.
For NJTransit, always use the tellers- the line looks long but they know what they're doing compared to the people using the machines.
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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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"When going through double door entrances and exits PLEASE USE BOTH DOORS! This in turn speeds up the process to get on or off your train!"
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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/school. 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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