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New York Penn Station

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The experts at The New Yorker and The Corcoran Group recommend this place
"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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Rhonda Hager RyanNovember 28, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Buy your tickets early to avoid the long. Lines
Tim McLaughlinAugust 28, 2010
Waiting infront of the K-Mart by the Track 21 entrance is so much more convenient than by the ticketing station!!! Watched the Auntie Annes drop a pretzel and put it back though... Be careful.
Burton Lewis Jr.May 28, 2013
Been here 100+ times
The Amtrak restrooms are larger, have more stalls and a generally cleaner than the LIRR restrooms.
Angeln9nerSeptember 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Grand Central's grimy cousin from the wrong side of the tracks, the true Penn Station.
Chris HallbergOctober 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
NJ Transit customers: skip the lines. The ticket machines up the right stairs between tracks 2 and 3 are usually open.
David SmithOctober 1, 2015
Headed to Newark airport? Get your ticket from the NJ Transit machines, NOT the Amtrak machines. Look for EWR on the departures board to find your platform.
Ken ScheerJune 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
An excellent place to people watch and your one stop link to everywhere in the world!
Kareem Boswell-OvertonJuly 29, 2018
Been here 5+ times
This station is very busy A LOT! It gets waaaay worse during afternoon rush hour!
MarcDecember 18, 2011
To ensure getting a seat of choice track listing is posted 10 to 20 minutes prior to leaving and get on the train ASAP
B ZeidsDecember 15, 2013
Been here 25+ times
There will be delays... Especially if one of the earlier passengers thought it was a good idea to bust a window... #NJT
Jason ShellhammerDecember 1, 2018
For a 1st time, it’s not going to be an easy negotiate. The station itself is fairly standard. No safety issues or unusual notes.
Joey LiveranoApril 8, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Absolute horror show at all times.
Ailie ChangMarch 17, 2015
You've gotta be aggressive walking through here or you'll get trampled over!
Daniele CodegaAugust 9, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Any LIRR train leaving NYC on Fridays feels like a beer garden.
Anna RJuly 11, 2013
Know your train schedule, otherwise you will be standing around for a long time!!!
Chrissy NickelNovember 30, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Big but easy to navigate and find your platform
Eliza OsbornOctober 22, 2011
Tim Horton's ministores all around. A Canadian staple, be sure to snag a doughnut while you wait.
Laura Kelland-MayAugust 10, 2014
Get in the front car an watch the track through the front -peep hole. Very cool
Jeffrey GarnettDecember 6, 2019
Been here 25+ times
Use the online app to buy LIRR tickets
Nick IlyinDecember 29, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The harder you push, the faster everyone moves down to the tracks. Or at least that's what everyone seems to think.
Brookelyn SuddellNovember 2, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The new Jamba Juice opened up!! Although the service is pretty slow and the scones are more like stones . . . The juices are just as delicious as ever!
Mark DregerApril 12, 2012
This station sucks and needs a total remodel. They especially need better info for reaching the airport – as taking the train is actually quite easy, you just need to know how to do it.
Kathryn YuAugust 15, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The best way to get to Flushing, Queens is using the LIRR. You'll get to Main Street in about 20 minutes.
David WozniakFebruary 25, 2015
Take one of the NJ Transfer trains right to Newark Airport! Look for "EWR" on the departure table!
Jillian WJune 7, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Use the elbows....survival of the fittest. Running across Penn is a great workout.
Pietro FilipponiFebruary 15, 2012
Been here 25+ times
The book store on the North end has great deals on new releases and magazines
juan pinedaMay 23, 2012
Been here 25+ times
There is an outlet in the west corridor by the e train on the monitor kiosk in front of track 16
Keith KaplanMarch 17, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Be sure to check when your train leaves and have a few minutes to wait because they leave on time for the most part.
Anneke JongSeptember 28, 2013
Been here 25+ times
plug hunter: there are 2 electrical outlets on the north side of the 7/8 east escalators (by the hudson news).
Todd SimmonsAugust 6, 2011
Been here 5+ times
The grimly hectic atmosphere in the NJ Transit waiting area makes it EZ to understand your loved one's desire to get to EWR & out of town.
William BrennanJanuary 24, 2017
Been here 50+ times
Taking down the big screen.. end of an era..
Alexis Marie DesignsFebruary 22, 2012
Been here 25+ times
If you're in front of me and walking slow when I'm trying to catch my train home, I will tackle you...just sayin'.
Paul PascoMarch 23, 2010
Been here 50+ times
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
JennMay 8, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Don't forget to go to Zaro's and pick up a black and white cookie or a bagel.
AJMarch 17, 2012
The classical piano music they have playing is extremely calming ;)
Bill BeehnerApril 24, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Check the time posted inside the station against your phone and/or watch - almost always a few minutes difference.
Lohan™ Maximus ジOctober 27, 2011
Been here 100+ times
This place is so easy to get lost in. Bring a guide dog because no one will help u find anything.
Marlon GayleMarch 2, 2015
I love to post up and drink a beer when I'm passing thru
sablerOctober 26, 2014
Been here 100+ times
A nice place...in an alternate universe.
National Museum of American History Smithsonian InstitutionApril 21, 2011
Visiting this train station with kids? Make the most of your trip with a guide to exploring train stations (on page 6) Read more
Kayvon MesbahSeptember 22, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Phone dying? There are three outlets on the 8th Avenue side. Life savers.
Jeff PetrielloJuly 28, 2016
Been here 25+ times
Good thing you're here to leave.
Paul FortJune 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Pizza Hut executives were inspired to invent cheesey crust pizza when they saw a rat eating rotten cheese and stale bread on track 18
Anonymous, since 2018December 21, 2019
Thousands of people trying to move around in tiny spaces, although it’s NYC so what do you expect?!
sablerMay 9, 2015
Been here 100+ times
If misery loves company, this is where they hold the annual convention.
Tali KeteriSeptember 11, 2011
Hate everyone while trying to get to where u need to go while in new York city only speed. It'll make ur commute much more enjoyable
Joe ChasseJune 1, 2012
Using etickets? Get here early in case it doesn't scan. Otherwise you will be stuck in a long customer service line & may miss your train.
ArmandDecember 20, 2019
Been here 5+ times
Pro move: enter on 8th Avenue instead of 7th 😎
BestDelegate bestdelegate.comOctober 7, 2010
Heading to CMUNNY V this weekend? Take the 1 train uptown to 116th st. (or take the 2/3 and transfer at 96th to the 1 train for a faster ride)
Andrew AthiasNovember 19, 2011
Try the cheese pizza at the pizzeria next to krispy kremes. Nothing beats real nyc pizza.

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