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New York Penn Station

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Chelsea, New York

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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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Ronnie ShumakeFebruary 4, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Tracks for drinks and snacks, use the rear area closer to 8th Ave to buy tix, board and avoid the crowd!
Markeya W.May 15, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Ryan, the bartender at Friday's is my all time favorite! Sit @ the window in front to keep your eye on which Amtrak track your train leaves
Hayley RMay 31, 2011
Been here 100+ times
If you're in the waiting area after 1am have your LIRR ticket ready for the cops to see when they clear out the non-ticket holders from the waiting room.
Zoe CareyOctober 13, 2019
Been here 5+ times
The very worst of NY train stations. Claustrophobic, low ceilings, labyrinthine, easy to get lost. Just highly stressful.
JonDecember 30, 2014
Been here 10+ times
one of the major transport hubs in NYC. Can't get packed and sometimes confusing since some of the signs are small
Mike DJanuary 28, 2019
Been here 100+ times
If you look hard enough, you can find almost anything here.
Josh HigginsOctober 13, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Stand near the large departure board to see what track your train is departing from. Be prepared to swarm the escalator at that terminal when it's announced.
sablerDecember 3, 2016
Been here 100+ times
I heartily recommend the MTA eTix app if you're traveling on the LIRR, it will minimize your need to touch anything in this place.
Stephan BajaioApril 15, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Ask the information ticket booth (last on the right) of the LIRR trains what track your train will be on. They often tell you before it's posted. Just be careful of last minute track changes
KarenJanuary 27, 2019
Been here 25+ times
They need to brighten this station, it's a little dark. Stay close to the departure boards because they don't announce the tracks clearly.
Katherin SonFebruary 27, 2013
Been here 25+ times
All I see is dessert: Cinnabon, Haagen Dazs, Krispy Kreme, Auntie Anne's, Dunkin Donuts, Jamba Juice. Gang's all here!
Omer ZachDecember 19, 2014
Been here 25+ times
You can pay for your NJ Transit ticket with Apple Pay or Google Wallet!
Paul FortJune 4, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The tools used to build this station were stolen by William Penn from a Home Depot in Pennsylvania, but its name actually comes from his pet goldfish named "penny"
Walter F. RodriguezApril 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The massive crowd in the NJ Transit waiting room moves quickly. Stay on your toes and be ready if you want to get a seat!
Bryan ButlerFebruary 7, 2019
Been here 25+ times
You can buy your cakes or bagels before or after work or how about a slice.
@MetLifeCentralNovember 14, 2010
Coming to the Giants game? MetLife Central gate is the closest far as you ge off the train and there are awesome prizes up for grabs before the game. Coaches Club tix, pregame sideline passes and more
DanielAugust 14, 2014
Been here 100+ times
For #NJ Transit, use the #MyTix app. Just remember to activate the ticket before the train leaves. Theres no signal in the tunnel!
OMGICUMarch 20, 2011
Penn Station is the only place we know of where you will get hit on by a drunk Jeremy Sisto, then bump into Sammy Hagar (who may or may not have given a bottle of Cabo Wabo tequila to Jeremy Sisto).
Caroline AlbaneseApril 8, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Try to stay by the timetable close to the E Subway entrance. It's less packed and you can still get to all the platforms.
alicetiaraOctober 17, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Get a walnut-raisin chubby from Zaros, camp out in the Acela waiting area which anyone can use, and wait for your train number to show up in Arrivals. That's your track.
Douglas GottliebMarch 31, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Rose Pizza in the LIRR corridor between 7th and 8th Ave is great and open late. Get the red Sicilian slices!
MNovember 7, 2016
I highly recommend getting a beer from the deli to drink on the train if riding Amtrak.
adam enbarApril 3, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Got some time to kill before your train? Check out Penn Books (near KMart). Easily one of the best book stores in NYC.
Daniel WSeptember 20, 2014
Been here 50+ times
If you miss the train, go get a beer at Friday's. It's the right thing to do.
Jason KeathMay 17, 2014
Been here 10+ times
I know it's hard but please do not stop in the middle of Penn Station and stand there oblivious to the dozens of people who are late for life.
New York Guest Tourism ServicesDecember 9, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Welcome to Manhattan! New York Guest can help you with all your sightseeing, hotel, Broadway, dining, transportation and travel services just around the corner from Penn Station. Come by and get 10% o
Paul FortJune 13, 2013
Been here 10+ times
If your shoelaces are untied as you go up the escalator you will get sucked into the dungeon below the station and you'll be forced to turn a large wheel that powers all the ticket machines
Danny BoiceJuly 26, 2013
If you lose your iPhone charger you can buy one from the weird guy hanging out next to the shoe shine stand by the K-Mart
JenFebruary 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you want to end up on the 8th ave side and be closer to the A C E sit on the end of your NJ transit train or if you want to be at 7th ave near the 1 2 3 be at the front
rabiApril 11, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Call me crazy but I think the veggie rolls from penn sushi are the perfect train snack. Much better than Acela snack car offerings.
sablerNovember 27, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Fun fact: The city depicted in Escape From New York was inspired by the LIRR concourse.
Anne-Marie MartinezApril 17, 2012
Don't go home. Why wait for the weekend when it's happening right now @ TEQA Happy hour specials. Tequila. Mexican dishes. Pin up sexy women. Place to be.
Rachel W.August 28, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Go to the entrance of Kmart for one of the cheapest soda machines in all of NYC. The only bright spot in this hell hole.
Kristin McLeodApril 22, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Amtrak to Albany or other upstate destinations? Get in line at track 5. You'll be right & might get to board before it's posted. Sit on left side (facing front) for Hudson River views on your trip.
Juan DulceJuly 2, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The long beach getaway is a great deal. $21 for transportation to the leach plus beach access pass. This deal is also available at the ticket machines.
Jim RossMarch 22, 2011
If, like me, you are coming from far and have large luggage then dear God carry it. If you wheel it, it will be an absolute nightmare (in my case just as Knicks v Celtics was finishing...)
SNOCRUSeptember 18, 2012
If you ever want to feel the hustle and bustle(aka anxiety) of NYC take a walk through Penn Station or better yet catch a train here.
Erin "Narumi" PrinceDecember 21, 2011
Been here 25+ times
If your on Babylon/Montauk or PortJeff at peak- SKIP PENN. go directly to Hunterspoint Ave! VIA- 7 train. You'll skip the hassle and ACTUALLY GET SEAT
Denise D.October 7, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Hopped on the train here to get home to Jersey. The train is always on time
Bloomberg TVAugust 1, 2012
Ready for the hustle and bustle? 600,000 people travel through NY's Penn Station every day, more than the entire population of Washington DC.
Jillian RogersApril 25, 2011
The beautiful east end of long Island is just a train ride away. Explore vineyards, parks, and one of the best beaches in the world- Montauk!
Sergey BJuly 6, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Every NJT train that leaves goes through Newark Penn station. For Newark Airport train you need to ask cops that walk around or Penn Station workers. They all very friendly.
Monica VargasNovember 16, 2012
Great place for zombie apocalypse to begin. Or maybe it already has. Seriously, look at the picture.
Mikey DunnApril 12, 2015
Been here 100+ times
The LIRR wing's got the goods: Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Red Mango, and even a Kmart.
Michael MichaelsOctober 28, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Get here early. Get in line.
Jeffery ZouNovember 19, 2013
Been here 10+ times
NJ Transit closed until 4am? Show your ticket to the NJT/Amtrak lounge and stay out of the cold. Or park at a PATH stop next time.
Jasmine 💫December 14, 2015
Been here 100+ times
Easiest access to the NJ Transit tracks is from the entrance at the corner of 31st and 7th.
Rob ZajdelAugust 9, 2014
Sit in the NJ Transit seating area (where they never check your ticket) to use the free Amtrak wifi for their seating area nearby.
Chris PolloneSeptember 13, 2014
Been here 50+ times
If you're waiting for Amtrak, hit Chickpea along the south wall. Delicious and healthy.
Turbo TatsJuly 21, 2012
The best fruit & yogurt smoothie of my life at the Chickpea, near the Amtrak gates. I'm in heaven.

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