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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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Zack ArthusApril 25, 2011
definitely go downstairs if waiting for an amtrak train. cool, empty, and the tracks are right there for you
Yali SzulanskiNovember 30, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Zaro's makes the best bagels n cream cheese. If the line is long on the upper track, go downstairs, there's another one!
CasieAugust 5, 2011
Purchase some mine red wine bottles at the delicatessen for a more pleasant NJ Transit experience.
Tabitha xxFebruary 6, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Beware the gap. Get out of the way when you see someone running. Mind the sleeping hobos in the waiting room -- there's a reason why no one is sitting around that one person.
Devin VoorsangerMarch 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
There's a shoe shine place on the main concourse on your way in from the main escalator
KristynNovember 10, 2010
Been here 100+ times
The 10:15PM almost always (99% of the time) comes on track 18. If you see it there, take a seat early :)
Michelle WilesJanuary 6, 2017
Been here 50+ times
It's the worst. But Zaros bagels offer some reprieve
Paul SailerAugust 30, 2011
Thirsty for a Coke? Buy it at Kmart. The machines just inside are $0.75 for a can, $1.25 for a 20oz. bottle. I dare you to find somewhere cheaper in Midtown.
嘉豪徐March 9, 2010
Been here 10+ times
When getting to Flushing-Main Street gets tough because the 7 is under construction... or when the N is too slow to Queensboro Plaza, get a $3.50 one-way CityTicket and get to Flushing in 2 stations!
Mark DavisMay 7, 2017
Been here 50+ times
Hot, crowded, mayhem.
Alex OwenJuly 13, 2010
Roses pizza has a pretty good/cheap beer selection....there's a tv in the back where you can catch the game while you wait
Joey Di SalvoFebruary 3, 2012
Do not miss that 2:37 am train to Babylon on the weekends unless your planning on being stuck there till 4:54.. Painful
StarJuly 11, 2019
This station is so disgusting, and it’s gotten even worst. Last time I was there I saw a guy dumpster driving, and there was another guy sleeping facedown on the floor.
Scott BJanuary 29, 2012
Been here 100+ times
As soon as you get in, take the A train straight to Room Service Thai Restaurant. Only a 4 min ride
Byron KaaplenJuly 7, 2013
A great place to enter and exit trains!
David GonzalezDecember 18, 2018
this place is a zoo, panhandlers approach u & will try to go in your pockets if you say no to giving them money. avoid them at all cost. Amtrak needs to be more organized, regarding lines 2trains
✨#IamRomdelacrème✨February 20, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Penn Station first opened in 1910 and is the biggest intercity train station.
Michelle BlaineJune 6, 2012
Travel first class and hang in the Acela lounge! Awesome and say 'hey' to Bernard!
Debbie MollerNovember 19, 2010
Red Cap service is what it's all about. You get to board the train before anyone else. It's free, just gotta tip 'Em
lily meyerMarch 1, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Just get some beer or wine to ease the pain of being in Penn Station.
Dave CutlipNovember 19, 2016
Got to love the craziness of New York Penn station !!
Lily M.April 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
The pizza is okay. Starbucks is great.
Derek ShowermanFebruary 22, 2013
Stop and have a slice at Don Pepi Pizza while you wait for your train
Pete CaselliniApril 30, 2011
Been here 25+ times
If you get Tim Horton's coffee with your Krispy Kreme donuts you open up a rift in the space-time fabric
Patrick HealyMarch 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Considering how many bodies this thing moves every day it's pretty impressive. The shops don't suck either. There are decent places to eat and drink if you are in the know.
Andrew RamseyAugust 30, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Should consider walking to your destination instead of going through Penn Station
Katherine SantiagoNovember 6, 2011
While waiting for your train, get your shoes shined. There are three shoe-shine storefronts in the building.
Toya JerseyNovember 22, 2011
Been here 10+ times
If traveling before a holiday give urself extra time cuz it can get extremely crowed and hectic
Kate ReillyApril 8, 2011
Dont take the bike taxi! I know the taxi line is long and the bike taxi guy is kind of cute, but seriously, its not safe. Dont take the bike taxi.
Tej ChigateriOctober 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Check the schedule BEFORE you get here. Especially on the weekends.
Rachel G.November 27, 2011
Wait closer to central corridor. The main waiting area (near the front of train) becomes a crazy mob during rush hour!
DonnaSeptember 15, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Don't leave your bag alone while you go get KFC to stuff in your fat face, or the po po will scold you.
Rasheedah MuhammadMarch 18, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Keep head up, look straight and walk to avoid being cut off it works.
Lizzie HatfieldMarch 16, 2016
This place sucks, very busy and not clearly signposted. Departures only announced 10 mins beforehand so check the arrivals board for your track number.
Dee LynnMay 7, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The better pizza is the place closer to the 8th avenue part of the station.
mickeymaniaNovember 19, 2014
Talk about crowded! Loved the street musicians
Hesh MeisterJuly 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
New LIRR boards need to include the current time.
Connie LeeJuly 21, 2013
There are more self serve ticket stations for the LIRR by the food court area, literally NO lines.
Ronnie HSeptember 22, 2011
Get the gigantic beers across from the big board $5.95 32 oz.! Can't beat it!!!
Patrick HealyMarch 29, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Check out Tracks bar and take advantage of their happy hour. Very reasonable for midtown.
Daniel McDonoughAugust 12, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Taking NJ Transit? Use the ticket machines all the way in the back. Hardly ever a line.
ZinioOctober 7, 2011
Boredom can beat while waiting for the train. This is a favorite spot to read digitally. (via Zinio user Dan C.)
Ben BearnotMarch 5, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Get in, get out, get on with your life.
Paul FortOctober 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
A bro-hug and a windmill high five combo is not an acceptable form of payment on the train
Cote MediaFebruary 1, 2012
Make sure you get a hot dog outside and say Hi to the Pilipino Irish Times Guy!
Sarah WareJune 17, 2012
Wifi and comfortable work stations make the wait very nice!
Dean RzoncaDecember 27, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Take a train to Long Island, if you're into that sort of thing.
Jodi KernMay 11, 2014
Don Pepi has great pizza by the slice!
Peter LadaJanuary 25, 2017
It's the fucking dump and the most confusingly laid out public space I. NYC. Avoid it like a plague if you can.
diane woodMay 20, 2019
Been here 100+ times
only Krispy Kreme shop in the city!

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