Honestly more organized than I expected. Electronic info boards EVERYWHERE. There are agents by the…read moredesks if you have questions. You find the gate and go down to the track. Overall a clean station. Shops and to-go food for passengers if you are on the run. Easy transit hub. MTA 1,2,3,A,C,E are close to Penn Station. I bought my ticket on app but I'm sure there are kiosks to purchase tickets. Make sure you have/active the tix before boarding. Terrible signals at the tunnel.

Pretty cool station to stop by and check out. We rode in from Long Island to go to Madison Square…read moreGarden. Got off train and walked into the Garden. Couple blocks from Macys and other popular spots in the city. Theres bathrooms in a few different areas and lots of places to eat.

Love this train hall!! But what I really want to chat about are the awesome NextGen Acela trains!…read more The new Next Gen Acela is quite the delight! Sleek, comfortable, and honestly... Amtrak said let's make the train ride enjoyable for once. The seats have built-in headrests AND footrests, which immediately makes me feel like I'm being cared for. The bathrooms are surprisingly huge, and the cafe car is spacious with plenty of food options. The whole ride was incredibly smooth and easygoing. No fighting for legroom, no feeling like you're packed into a metal tube with strangers breathing on you. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Sleek, comfortable, smooth... I'm officially a train girl.

Wow, what a huge and impressive building. This is what I found out about it…read more Moynihan Train Hall is more than a transit hub -- it's a Beaux‑Arts landmark, a public art gallery, and a family‑friendly destination with quirky details you won't find anywhere else in NYC. Moynihan Train Hall occupies the James A. Farley Building, once New York City's main post office, designed by McKim, Mead & White in 1914 to match the original Penn Station across Eighth Avenue . It's one of the city's great adaptive‑reuse stories -- the mail‑sorting halls are now a train concourse, while the USPS still operates a post office there. Inside it has a skylight the size of an acre! The Main Concourse's 92‑foot‑high skylight spans an acre of glass, made up of 3,160 individual panels set in complex 3D steel geometrics. It floods the hall with natural light day and night. Hanging 25 feet above the floor in the Main Concourse is a 12‑foot‑tall, 6‑foot‑wide clock weighing almost 5,000 pounds. Its installation was a major engineering feat. The "The Hive" by Elmgreen & Dragset suspends dozens of illuminated high‑rise buildings up to 16 feet tall from the vaulted ceiling at the 31st Street Midblock Entry Hall -- a surreal, upside‑down cityscape. The hall is named after Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who was a longtime advocate for expanding Penn Station and improving NYC's rail infrastructure. Both the old Penn Station and the Farley Building were designed by McKim, Mead & White in the Beaux‑Arts style, making Moynihan a modern "twin" to the 1910 rail landmark.

I'm an architect, and this place is incredibly welcoming and enjoyable…read more It is always very clean, even though it is huge. It is always bustling with people, but that is what makes this station so lovely and unique. I love coming here and will continue to do so. Many blessings and congratulations to everyone who works here and makes it such a beautiful place to enjoy.

Busy heart of NYC location for rails... 4, 5, 6, 7, LIRR, and Metro North train stations. Yes find…read moreyour way through Grand Central Terminal as it's one of the busiest stations and major train hubs. There's always some activity going on especially during the holidays or special events. There are shops, eateries and restaurants and well at Grand Central Terminal while one is waiting for their train if taking a long trip. The boards are up to date and one must have a train ticket to board so make sure you have a pass purchased. If a mobile pass, make sure activated for LIRR or Metro North. For the subways, you need to either have OMNY or credit card to tap and go. Various entrances so easy for one to get lost if you don't know your way. Restrooms are downstairs... if you get lost ask the information desk or staff, they will give you directions.

Apologies in advance as I checked in this MTA 42nd/Times Square Station when this is the duplicate…read moreof my original check-in with same exact name of station. Does Yelp consolidate to the one that was checked in the most? Maybe Yelp Admins in HQ's can decide which is the official Yelp Review Site. Located in MidTown Manhattan, Times Square, Garment District, also Hell's Kitchen is nearby. This MTA station serves several Subway trains including the A, C & E lines which I trequently use. You'll find stairs all through the area which will bring you downstairs to the lower level. I've mostly seen newsstands and ATM's throughout the station. Be careful of panhandler's and always watch your back. I frequently see NYPD on patrol, during major political events I've also seen US Military personnel, but you can't always rely on their presence or the use of CCTV. Download the OMNY app, use Apple Pay or you can always use and reload your Metro card using the self-serve kiosks. Be smart and travel safe.

The Subway is a great way to get around if you know what you're doing. It can be crowded and…read moreconfusing for the first timer. The subway is well used by locals and visitors. Agents can help you figure things out.

My dad and I have taken the train now three times, but this was our first time taking Amtrak to New…read moreYork, booking a sleeper car from Chicago. The scenery along the route was fantastic, and the staff were exceptionally friendly and accommodating throughout the journey. This particular train was smaller and more outdated than our previous experiences, featuring a compact room with no dedicated luggage storage, though it did include a private sink and toilet. There are also public showers and bathrooms available, and bottled water is provided anytime you need it. While the historic charm and views are great, the dining experience is a major hurdle for anyone with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivities. The dining car is included, but Amtrak currently does not offer certified gluten-free food, and cross-contamination is a serious concern since nothing is marked as gluten-free. The staff did provide a binder to look through for allergies, but you have to carefully flip through the pages to read the full ingredient lists, as the pictures can be misleading. The staff are not particularly knowledgeable about celiac safety, but they do genuinely try to help--on the first night, they handed out wine and cheese, and the wait staff were kind enough to offer me hot water so I could prepare the meals I brought with me. Ultimately, while we knew what to expect going into the trip and managed fine by packing our own food, it would be wonderful if Amtrak updated their menus to include safe, reliable gluten-free options. It is a memorable travel experience for the views and friendly service, but definitely requires advance prep if you have dietary restrictions!

Got stuck behind two different people trying to basically fit the covenant ark in the overhead…read more After a long wait there was a reconfiguration allowing me to sneak by, but according to the employee I had "no manners" because of my 5-second incursion. Also, the railroad that withholds boarding information until the last possible moment decided that the conductor should go on the PA and complain about how stupid customers didn't understanding the meaning of "All Aboard." On the plus side, at least I have it better than anyone who paid $294 for a Boston trip today. The fare structure continues to be absurd and opaque. (Update: the return trip was pleasant enough, perhaps because it was the first station. If you're considering a Back Bay itinerary it might be better to get ahead of the competition by going from South Station).

As a complete opposite to the peeling paint and dreary feeling from the 7 train station, the 34th…read moreStreet Hudson Yards has felt more pleasant, comfortable, and modern to look at and be in. Love the stylish elements + unique architectural design inside and outside. That has really stood out from other buildings in the city. Until recently, I come to realize that I have never once stopped to admire of how marvelous the actual architecture has looked before. Whenever I am in a rush, I would never notice the little things around me. The Hudson Yards Station is definitely more spotless + that much cleaner. Always thankful to be seeing the hardworking MTA employees sweeping up the platform and inside train carts. They wanna make sure that it's not looking dirty in any way. And, it really does show. There're several kiosk machines for passengers to buy and reload their OMNY Cards from. Who can forget about the breathtaking glass mosaic art piece up in the ceiling? If you're always looking down at your phone, then it's very likely that you might miss out on the vibrant view from up above. By the way, I like how the dome reminds me of the planets in the night sky/galaxy/universe. Fun Fact: Did you know that Hudson Yards hold the record with the second longest and steepest escalators for being 172 feet long in the NYC Subway System? Takes about 90 seconds in total to go up from down. Supposedly the same as ten building floors in height. Be sure to hold on tight and not let go of the rails. Unsuitable for those who are afraid of heights due to the height level. But sometimes, you just gotta go up if that happens to be the only option to reach your destination.

You know I never been to this station in my life. Its actually really beautiful and my photos show…read moreit no justice. I didn't realize how steep that escalator was jesus. Theres also some cute artwork on the ceilings and such. I should have taken my camera out for that but that ride going up made me very dizzy. I really wish this train stop was around when I was a teen. I cant imagine having to walk up steps thought. You're seriously so underground. I'm not sure if I saw any elevators here, I hope for ADA reasons.

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.

There are tons of escalators, so if you need to the catch the 2:17 train, you'll have to be in the…read morearea long before 2:17. And it's not the liveliest of train stations. But I have to award five stars for the clean bathroom. Due to basic geography, the ride itself is faster than Penn, so maybe if they were starting in 1908 they would have built Penn Station here, but consider all the terminated or "maybe someday in theory" rail links it's nice that this thing actually got built.

The Amtrak dropped us off at Penn Station. What a busy place! You can find all sorts of…read moretransportation here. We wanted to ride the subway and had to purchase the new OMNY tickets. Once we found the subway ticket machine. An agent asked how she could help. She directed us asking if we were seniors. We both qualified for the senior rate. We were asked to see the person in the booth. Both agents were extremely helpful and made it easy to our purchase our tickets. Helpful hints were given and we were on our way.

One of the main train hubs in NYC that connects to the LIRR, Madison Square Garden, Penn…read moreStation/Moynihan Train Hall for the Amtrak. Convenient to stay underground to walk during rain or inclement weather to save a few blocks if one knows the short cuts. Take the A/C/E trains to your destination or transfer to other trains. The boards are updated with incoming train times. With Metrocard retired, tap and go with your credit card or OMNY card. OMNY machines are available to reload. Though stations do need a cleaning...

This 50th St. Subway Station, serviced by Eighth Ave. Local Lines (C,E trains), are incredibly…read moreawkward to use at this station. First, while C Train platforms in both directions are "basically," (i.e., they do require a step down,) E trains to both WTC and East Side/Queens require descent one more flight. Second, only the Downtown side is ADA compliant. That said, after going some distance from either street entrance to the fare control turnstiles, you must also go and an additional distance to reach the C platform. Unfortunately, MTA has no immediate plans for making the C Uptown / E East Side & Queens Platforms ADA compliant in the near future. Additionally, platform walls only have the blacked out ad space, making it just feel dismal to me. Outside the Downtown entry, behind the Customer Service booth, MTA installed in 1989 untitled artwork by American artist Matt Mullican, who often uses representative imagery within his pieces. This 68' long sandblasted, 68' long black granite wall creates a form of timeline for this location. After the period when only wildlife roamed, it leads to when a cabin and also reminds viewers that the third Madison Square Garden was located here for over 40 years until 1968. Unsure myself how to interpret all the icons employed in the final left block on the timeline. While there's a bullseye, don't believe it has anything to do with Target, which didn't appear in Manhattan until this century! Please message me on Yelp if you can figure what that panel is trying to say!

I was at this station in midtown several times during a recent trip to NYC. It's conveniently…read morelocated in Hell's Kitchen at 50th & 8th. I'll be back!

First time taking the LIRR to get to JFK. Not going to lie, it was very confusing at first. I'm not…read morevery familiar with the railway system so it took me a minute to get the right ticket transfers and find the escalator down to the level where the trains ran. Customer service at the LIRR customer service desk wasn't great but also not terrible; I can tell the guy at the desk must get bored having to answer the same questions daily. Picture asking someone at the DMV a question. Once I figured out that the LIRR and Amtrak shared the same tracks it was super easy to find out the time of departure and then the assigned rails. The ride there was fast and once at Jamaica station there are very clear signs pointing to where to take the airport shuttles.

Used to stand here all the time after work to catch the Ronkonkoma train for 5:01pm if I can make…read moreit on time or the 5:25pm and I will always have anxiety and panic attacks at not knowing what track the train was going to be. You got to stand there waiting the track number to arrive and then when the track number gets displayed everyone goes running like crazy! I also run like crazy to the track and make sure I am in front of everyone or by the doors so you will know you will get a seat! Knowing that the train takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to get to Ronkonkoma is frustrating when all the seats are taken! This train is always crowded and most of the people have to stand up! Train is fast though like a whirlwind and makes a weird squeaking sound that the subway trains don't make. This train got bathrooms but they are very filthy and floors are really wet all the time. There are coat racks and secret folding bench at the end of each car that you can have privacy. There are racks for luggage above the seats. Seats are leather bound and very comfortable.