Interesting that the trains and the MTA are not connected…read more After exploring the New York Botanic Garden in the Bronx I needed to head back to Brooklyn with my hubby and our daughter to meet my nephew for dinner. This was so much faster than a twenty minute walk to another station in the Bronx. Fortunately my daughter has the train app, so she bought three tickets for about $5 a pop and after a short wait, we were on our way. Once we got to Union Square we exited, paid for the MTA and once again, we were on our way. Thinking about fare evasion? Don't do it! The fine for not paying for your ticket could be a whopping $100!!! And if you think that you can just sneak in on the train. Think twice. There was a train conductor that was checking if each passenger had a ticket. IYKYK.

Took the Metro North train to the Botanical Garden for the 1st time and it saved sooo much time…read morethan! Highly recommend over taking the crowded MTA trains and buses or even driving and paying for parking. The train leaves you right across the street the Botanical Garden entrance (Mosholu entrance). Check the train schedule... easy 20 minute ride from Grand Central Station. So convenient that I have learned my lesson and know that I know where the station is and the train schedule, will take the Metro North going to/from Botanical Garden going forward. Station itself wasn't crowded and platform has directions to inform which way trains are headed. Kiosks machines are there to buy your tickets.... The boards inform you when the trains are coming and if delayed... Tip: Get the MTA TrainTime app and purchase tix via mobile... kiosks don't always work and more expensive paying on the train. Just remember to activate ticket before boarding as there is a time limit... Don't stand near the edge of the platform and esp turn away when express trains go by... that whosh of air! Heading back to NY, the Metro North track 4 is where you want to be. Take the overpass bridge to the other side of the tracks.

It's the last stop on the 1 train, right at the beginning of van cortland park. Clean bathrooms a…read moreblock away. If you took your bike on the train be forewarned there's a long staircase to get up or down.

Best Line in the system. Fastest way to the city. Very…read morehelpful personnel. Fun place to work.

This station has been here forever but glad it's still here. Trains run on time and the cost is not…read moreexpensive. I would take it again with no hesitation.

As a once faithful commuter of the MTA, the pandemic pushed me solely into the role of a driver…read more And with the seemingly endless cavalcade of crazies patrolling the subways like a hoard of angry soulless haints, I've resolved to avoid or limit my time in the subway system. To this end, the MetroNorth is my saving grace. It's a quick, smooth, creep-free ride and for $5... it's worth it. 24 minutes to Midtown or and hour on the subway. Easy choice. So from now on if I hit the trifecta, I need to go into the city, got a sweet parking spot, and it's after 1 in the afternoon...I'll go the 2 bus stops to MetroNorth and navigate my way from Grand Central. Saves me so much time.

The elevated Allerton Avenue Subway Station in the Bronx's Allerton neighborhood, opened in 1917,…read moreis now serviced by the White Plains Road Line 2 and during rush hour peak direction 5 trains. Unfortunately it's neither ADA compliant, nor scheduled in the near future with accessibility upgrades. In 2006, the MTA did install decorative faceted glass windows designed by Brooklyn native, artist Michele Brody named "Allerton Mandalas," with patterns integrating red and green, the color of these two lines. They remind me of colorful lace and all worth seeing!

The elevated West Farms Square-East Tremont Avenue Subway Station in the Bronx's West Farms…read moreneighborhood, opened in 1904, is now serviced by the White Plains Road Line 2 and 5 trains. While not ADA compliant at the moment, MTA has included its accesibility upgrade in the 2025-2029 Capital Plan. In 2004, the MTA did install faceted glass windows designed by South Bronx multimedia artist Naomi Campbell, who more often employs watercolor, entitled "Animal Tracks." These windscreens are chock full of assorted loveable friends you'll likely find at the nearby Bronx Zoo, but located in natural world settings. This public art menagerie... just fun to look at!

Grew up in this area and am def glad they have remodeled and updated this train station. Many…read morepeople come through here it's a hub in the Bronx and close to the Bronx zoo Asia gate entrance. Def a staple in the neighborhood and should be well kept. Also glad there are escalators here

The elevated Burke Avenue Subway Station in the Bronx's Allerton and Williamsbridge neighborhoods,…read moreopened in 1917, is now serviced by the White Plains Road Line 2 and during rush hour peak direction 5 trains. Unfortunately it's neither ADA compliant, nor scheduled in the near future with accessibility upgrades. In 2004, the MTA did install stained glass windows designed by artist Béatrice Coron named "Bronx Literature," drawn from 4 Bronx-connected authors: Edgar Allan Poe's "Ulalume and other poems," Sholom Aleichem's "Mottel, the Cantor's Son," James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time," and Nicholasa Mohr's "El Bronx Remembered." If you're read any of these pieces, then it's especially worthwhile to check out!

Who doesn't love a good above ground station? It's all the "fun" of waiting for a train, with some…read moreadded fresh air and even some scenery.

I took this train everyday for four years. You know those pictures they have of people on the…read moretrains in third world countries with people clinging to any part of the train? That's the 6! During rush hour, during school hours. Pretty much anytime unless around 2am, the passenger traffic is s little lighter around that time. The service is pretty good. For the amount of people that ride in on a daily basis, on an hourly basis, it's pretty clean. But it's so not worth being squashed like a sardine can. Actually, I'm pretty sure sardines have more room in their cans than 6 train riders. The second avenue line can not come soon enough!

This elevated E 180th St. Subway Station was originally the Administration Offices of the now…read moredefunct New York, Westchester and Boston Railway, so its landmarked Italianate entrance is a little more elaborate than other stations in the system and is listed on the National Register of Historical Places. Now, the station services the 2 and 5 trains, where the lines further going into The Bronx split to either head to Dyre Avenue or Wakefield-241st Street. Its street level provides opportunity to change platforms and it's also ADA compliant, which is great because this station is one of the closest to The Bronx Zoo! You'll see wonderful glass and stone mosaics as well as laminated windows with multidisciplinary artist Luisa Caldwell's elegant 2011 artwork "Station Villa" throughout this lower level. These decorative pieces perfect for the building architecture, include various floral designs and are worth checking out!

This station was fixed up a bit to look more modern and to have police presence. There's also…read moreelevators here and i noticed bathrooms as well. Unsure if customers can use them but i did notice them. You also always know when the next train is coming and it is near buses. Great central train station

I went to visit a family friend who's wife had a baby at the hospital in the area and cuz who was…read moremy chauffeur had to leave asap for reasons unknown and Uber was to expensive to go back to Manhattan but lucky for me the williamsbridge metro north station is less then a 5 minute walk from hospital and local train comes every 30 minutes . The station is a bit gloomy , grimy and worn down and if you have knee issues the steps can be hard on the knees but overall its well lit and safe as 4 mta cops were on the platform and thats very good cause area is not the greatest especially at night. Good bright schedule boards on both side of the platforms and self service ticket machines at each ends of the station. The trip took less the 35 minutes to grsnd central terminal and ticket price is 8.50. Overall a quick convient trip into Manhattan from the bronx

A small station indeed. But if you are partying on the East Side of Manhattan and don't want to be…read moresquished on the train going home. Then ride with like minded others on comfy seats. The Metro North trains hit every stop in the Bronx at night. On the weekends the tickets are discounted for rides in the Bronx and Harlem. During rush hour tall boy cans of Bronx Ale and others are sold by vendors on the platform. Also it is a quicker alternative route if a Yankees game is ones destination. But buy your ticket using the machine. If you buy your ticket onboard it is a lot more and cash only.

They only take cash . I have been traveling from Providence to Manhattan for about 10 plus year. I…read morealways took Peter Pan buses . On Thursday March 28th, 2019 was the first time ever that Peter Pan was sold out, it was too late to cancel my hotel. The second option Peter Pan gave me was to stand by in hopes someone wouldn't show up and I needed to be in NYC by 12pm. I have known about Dominican bus transportation and was always scared of taking these buses . When my hair lady told me that her family takes this service, I was more at easy . I headed to their office in broad st. They took down my address and said I would get a call two hours before departure time which was at 6am and also I would get a call 20mts before they arrived at my house . Next morning, they did exactly that. They called me two hours before and 20mts before arrival . There was a mix up with my address but the driver got there. Let's start with the Van : I expected the old vans, since back in my country i traveled in vans like that , I knew the trip was going to be tight; To my surprise it was one of the newest van that arrived, which has a seat belt and all. There cup holders . They still have some of the old vans so you never know what you might get . I was prepare for an adventure . Also, I expected the van to be full and it was only 3 of us plus the driver. I was told there are times when it's completely full so be aware . The driver travels fast, given that we left half an hour late due to the mix up in the address, we arrived at the outskirts of NYC sooner than I expected ( I have never seen this with Peter Pan bus ). They make a stop for bathroom breaks , awesome right! . Usually they stop at exit 40, Dunkin, Macdonald and other restaurant are available here. Sammy , the driver was very helpful in telling me where I should take the train and which train would take me to Manhattan and told me next time I take this company I should tell driver to leave me at the same address. Sammy had the Spanish radio station on , this doesn't bother me as I know where ever you take a Hispanic bus there going to be music playing . He had on merengue and some reggaetón. Sammy would occasionally engage us in conversation . The music was mid level volume. I still could put my headphones on and listen to my own music . If you aren't the type who likes music playing from beg to end , this isn't the company you should take or bring your own headphones and listen to your own playlist. It's a Hispanic company music is expected by their passengers believe me . I will take this service again . I need to get to NYC in the morning as soon as posible . Peter Pan does take time, they have to travel at a certain speed . They only take cash so make sure you bring . I wish I could pay upon reservation but they charge you on the bus. Also , they have new owners I think that's made a difference . I read the reviews and it didn't look good but I was pleasantly surprise

Zero stars!!! When I called, I was told the ride from Amherst Massachusetts to the New York City…read morewas going to cost $60 and take two hours. Well, they charged me $85 and it took 5 1/2 hours. The van driver said he was shocked to have me on the van because I was the first white person that he had seen use this service. That was a little off.