I was taking the LIRR early Monday morning to visit my brother in Long Island. My go-to station…read morehad always been Penn, but Monday's train originated from Grand Central Madison. I'd never been -- the station is only three years old -- so I stopped by Sunday to (pardon the expression) 'case the joint out.' Good thing! I entered at Grand Central Station, followed signs and walked. Then walked some more. Took escalators, maybe an elevator. Finally ended up at ticketing. I don't think I would have allotted enough time if I hadn't known the layout beforehand. It was off hour. Not many people there. The customer service rep, a wonderful woman named Heather, wanted to make sure I knew what I was doing. She actually left her post to show me the tracks and helped me get my bearings. (Guess what! Heather was there Monday morning when I returned. I felt like I was seeing an old friend!) Here's a tip for everyone: If you don't want to deal with the underground labyrinth, look for the elevator on Madison off 47th Street. It'll take you directly down to ticketing and the waiting area. And specifically for older folks: To reap the senior discount, purchase your tickets the day of your trip, not before. There's no upcharge to buy tickets on the train. If I heard correctly, senior fares are the same for peak and off-peak -- but don't quote me on that! This station is light, bright, much quieter than Penn. Bathrooms are infinitely better. Now that I know what I'm doing, this may become my station of choice.

Newest part of Grand Central Terminal. It's right above Madison Ave so hence the name…read more Plenty of entrances to get here and it's deep below street level. There are escalators and elevators to get you down and there are some vendors on the concourse level as well. Bathrooms too and it does connect with the "main" part of Grand Central. GC Madison mainly serves the LIRR.

Although I live out of town, this is the train station that I use whenever I have to travel to The…read moreCity because it is a major transit hub. Several branches (Port Jeff, Ronkonkoma, Oyster Bay) stop at Mineola; thus I do not have to wait a long time to take a train back to Long Island. The ticket booth in the waiting room is closed on weekends, but the waiting room itself is open every day of the week and has benches where passengers sit down, waiting for their trains. There are USB ports for smart device charging that are attached to the benches in the waiting room (see photo below), which is a big plus. There are two ticket vending machines outside across from the waiting room, but I purchased my tickets today, 6/17/26, from the MTATrainTime app, using Apple Pay. Overall, the station has good police presence. I feel safe. The only downside is that the restroom toilet was disgusting, and there is no free parking. LIRR riders must pay for parking in a nearby lot.

It's a busy line (when there's not a strike going on) and have used it many times. There is a bus…read moreterminal right outside the station for Nassau buses. There is multi level parking which I'm not sure if you have to pay as I always take the bus. There are many restaurants within walking distance if you want to grab a bite while waiting for your train.

I don't use the LIRR often but this is the closet station to me when I do…read more It's been pretty quiet the few times I used it. Make sure you are getting on the correct side of the platform depending on where you're going.check the schedules as not every line stops here. There are ticket kiosks and an indoor waiting area. It's alway better to get your tickets before you get on the train. This is usually the first or last stop before or after Penn Station. Easy ride.

Very clean well lite station at night time very accessible right up the street from the E&F&R…read moretrain ,the Q 60 bus ,and queens blvd & Austin st.it is also handicap accessible. When ever I take the LLIR over there the trains are on time ,its a plus to get to Manhattan or Brooklyn faster then the regular mta subway. Plus you dont have to deal with the rift raff that comes with riding the regular train.it may cost you a little more, but it worth the peace of mind. Dont forget about the amazing looking architecture that really makes for some awesome scenery and a good back drop for taking pictures. This station has to be one of the most nicer looking station in nyc .very historic and if you are in to old infrastructure this is a place to visit. This station is definitely a queens landmark that separates itself from all the rest.

Great location... small strip mall to get a drink and snack...Great safe and clean...highly…read morerecommended

For a few months it's been an inconvenience because of the construction. So annoying , street was…read moreripped up , orange cones every where and boards up . Parking is really horrible now because of it .

MTA Grand Central-42 Street is a major transfer point on the subway. The subway is heavily used by…read morelocals and visitors. Consequently you may have to stand during peak hours of travel.

Transportation. GOOD. Strategically got off the 7 Train at the GRAND CENTRAL Subway station to…read moreefficiently access both the historic DINING CONCOURSE on the lower level and the nearby VANDERBILT MARKET for a variety of Food options. This Subway stop serves the 4,5,6 and 7 trains.

I come here every Wednesday to pick up my husband from the train station so we can go to his…read morechiropractor office and then parents house for dinner afterwards. When I go to the train station is usually clean and is now very updated compared to the one I use in Babylon. It's kind of behind sunrise across from Mulcahy's and the spoon. On that side, where you can go in to talk to an employee to get tickets for the train, there is a screen on the outside of the building with a list of trains that are going to stations and it tells you if they're on time or not, which is nice. And also tells you what time they're coming in so that way you're not running and guessing when you get there. I like the fact that they have it on the outside because now you don't have to run in the building to see if they're on time or late.

Basic LIRR station with two tracks, one going each direction, East and West. There's indoor waiting…read morespaces and covered outdoor as well which is nice. Announcements are clear and there's a tracker to tell which train is coming next. It's conveniently located close to business, bars and restaurants as well.

D is for degrading experience!!…read more Weekends are problematic to strap hangers entering Brooklyn as it is re-routed on the N line beginning 36th Street to the very last stop- Coney Island Stillwell Avenue. Strap hangers who need the D train are then forced to take the D train going towards Manhattan to their desired stop. Upon arriving at Coney Island Stillwell Avenue, this train stalled for ten minutes due to so-called "signal problem" to become sitting ducks. Aggravating and total frustration for a complete waste of time travel!!! However, at the 18th Avenue station there are two beautiful lighted glass art on the wall.

Normal above ground subway station. Elevators? Check…read more Well lit? Check. Worker in the booth? Check. Clean? Check. Trains don't skip the stop? Check. Loses a star because the station ain't weatherproof. So when you wait for the train, you gonna be cold in the winter, wet in the rain, and hot in the sun. Also sucks because it is operated by the MTA. Yuh yuh.

The N is the Broadway Express and from Astoria Blvd this is the fastest way into the City. It's…read morethe direct line so it's fast. I don't travel within Queens, just know this is the best way to NYC from LaGuardia. Look out the window and you can see some nice city views. Best way to get to the East Side or you can go all the way to 42nd St and catch any train or take it all the way to Brooklyn. This review is for anyone flying into LaGuardia, terminal A and looking for an alternative to a taxi. Take the M60 bus to Astoria, and transfer for free, to the N train for a direct trip to the east side or Midtown.

The N Train is my side train by which I mean I cheat on the E with it. Usually I take the E train…read moreto work from Manhattan to Queens because it's a little faster but sometimes I take the N because it's less crowded and some days I just can't deal. Honestly, it seems more reliable than the E train, especially in the morning and I can always get on an Astoria bound N train. Sometimes I have to wait for 2-3 Queens bound E trains until I can squeeze on. The N Train deserves more respect from me instead of just sitting there, waiting for me to take it while the E train gets my attention, but as the saying goes people only take advantage of you if you let them. So you just sit there and wait, N Train, and I'll call you when I feel like it. Until then, we don't know each other and so help me if you say anything to the E train, it might get ugly.