It was Very Convenient.so Based on this wonderful Convenient Bus I downloaded the NJ app on my…read morePhone. Awesome

Short version: NJ Transit Asbury Park station may not be the most up to date facility, but it gets…read morethe job done. It gives all the basics needed for train travel, but could use an update hopefully in the future. Definitely not bad, it handles its purpose well for the most part. The Deets: I spend quite a few weekends in Asbury Park now. Two of main ways to get there besides driving from "the city" is either by ferry or train, and of course the NJ Transit train is both less expensive of the two and gets you right to the center of town. This part brings me to the subject of my review today, the NJ Transit Asbury Park station. Mainly, it does the job and is adequate. Yes, it may be a bit dated (OK quite a bit dated) and not in that old classic nostalgic type of way. But it has a pretty spacious waiting area inside where you can shelter from the cold/heat, a dedicated ticket office, bathrooms, etc. It even has a little snack area available when open, which is a modest simple little corner you can order and get refreshments while you wait on your train. The station seems to have limited hours for accessing the inside on weekends, just a heads up on that one. The AP station is not bad however it definitely could do with a facelift and some TLC, but it handles a customer's needs adequately. Wikipedia offers a good little write up on it at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbury_Park_station .

I toke a gh bus from new york going to Tropicana casino I was on time and the bus was almost 45…read moremins late. The bus was supposed to leave at 730. Give be a break, when I was on the bus is smelled so bad, it was making me sick, hey if you look at the bus schedule it gives them permission to be late because it doesn't take three hours to get to ac. No matter where you are leaving to or from ac return trip to NYC the the gh doesnt care. Since they feel we are the one and only. We get you there when we want to.

Greyhound is absolutely beyond awful. I started riding it between NYC and Atlantic City in 1990…read more It was pretty good then, especially the NY to AC leg. The AC to NY leg was never very reliable. But service decayed materially over time. They were constantly late to the point that it was almost NEVER on time. I mean EVER. In NY, there's a big ticket office, so you used to be able to go in and ask WTF was going on. Sometimes, they actually knew. In recent years, the line seems to have just about collapsed. You can't call any number to find out the status of your grossly delayed bus and there are very few places where there are humans at your departure location. Call the 800 number? Can't (actually won't) help you. Don't know anything. It's as if they think you are stupid. It's pretty obvious that they know where every one of their buses are just due to GPS technology. If a valuable bus went missing I promise you they'd know exactly where to find it. It's also common sense to know with absolute certainty that every depot from which buses are dispatched have telephones and actual "dispatchers". Forget about that track my bus tech they have on their site. it will NEVER help you find out why your bus is late or when it will arrive from the point of origin. EVER. Finding out where a one hour late bus is should not be a problem AT ALL. There should be a way to make an 800 call to someone who could call a depot and speak to a dispatcher. BUT NO..... And let's not forget about the condition of the buses. Seats frequently broken. Buses typically filthy. Drivers commonly angry and harsh. I've come to conclude that Greyhound views their typical passenger as lower class powerless people who can't do anything to harm them. And with all the degraded service - fewer buses scheduled included - they nearly doubled the price!!!!! I've found using the government run NJ Transit buses far more satisfying. They are clean and not broken. The WiFi actually works, unlike GH which is hit or miss - mostly miss. They are mostly on time and get you there more reliably even with a stop or two. if they are late, you can find out why and when to expect arrival. they are cheaper. They have a senior discount. I suspect this is what happens when elected officials who are answerable to the people run the line. Unless aggravation and being treated as a subhuman is your bag, stay the heck away from GH. It's a wonder they are still in business.

There has been a better experience recently at the bus terminal. Inside and on the platform but…read moresidewalks and entryways are full of loiterers and users falling out. The bathrooms have been cleaner, the I think the main issues with the bus terminal is that the city allows homeless and too much drug use everywhere. Loitering and panhandling is quality of life issue.

Always pretty much clean they are trying to keep the homeless out oh , in a very important fact ,…read morethe bathrooms are ninety nine percent of the time plane

The bus terminal also serves as a MTA stop. Our friends dropped us right in front of the terminal…read more That was convenient because it had been raining all day and was still dripping. The terminal and restrooms were both clean. I wanted to stop and get some food, but it was too late. Everything had closed in the station. We found where we had to go and got on the MTA subway.

I have traveled from the Bronx to this bus station several times to go to NJ since I've had some…read morefamily move near GSP mall. It's easy to get to and lots of transportation methods nearby. It's always clean esp the restrooms. I took away 1 star bc there needs to be an atm on the upper level due to the jitney van only accepting cash. I had to go all the way down to the small bodega inside on the lower level to take cash out. Also, the staff isn't always friendly and helpful. They seem annoyed whenever you ask a question. Otherwise, quick and easy way to get to NJ, very reliable also

Will NEVER use again Ripoff!!! Wanted to charge $20 to go 1.9 miles. Yes, that's right not even two…read moremiles. When I protested the driver said he would take $15!!!!! What is this ??? Name your own price???? I told the driver, we had used them in the past and paid only $13 from the TR Bus Depot. which is 6.3 miles from my house. ...now for under two miles... $20?????? Was told by driver that "she" ...myster phone boss?? said it was more because we crossed from Toms River into Manchester....on rt 37... Yes folks you cannot make the bs up!!!!! Guess there's an imaginary toll???Driver used cell phone while driving and gave another customer a quote of $25 to go from Lacey Walmart to ShopRite in Baville a distance of 4.1 miles.

During the day, the William H. Gray 30th Street Station has that typical train station busyness…read more The station is nice because the SEPTA regional train is connected. Amtrak tickets get a free SEPTA transfer to City Center (simply scan your ticket at the fare gate, entering and exiting). I needed assistance figuring out which train to take, and a staff member was readily available to advise to get me to my city destination. I also came here in the wee hours of the morning for a late night/early morning train. It's open 24/7 (with proof of ticket), and an officer did come around to verify that visitors had train tickets while waiting in the station. Only the 30th Street entrance is open between 1am-4am. I arrived a little before 1am, but the entrance doors on the other streets were already locked. It was a nice, quiet, and safe place to wait overnight. There's benches (with outlets) to stay charged while you wait. And there's WiFi! It was quite drafty on the benches - I guess they don't want you falling asleep! There was security present. An unruly guest was yelling and causing trouble, and the police asked him to leave. Gate entrances are clearly labeled and there's adequate screens around the station, including a giant screen for train information in the middle of the hall by the desk agents. They do have a food court here but it's currently under renovation. There were a few vending machines (the farmer's fridge type) for light bites. Bathrooms could have been cleaner. When I stopped by to use, half were shutdown due to cleaning in progress. The other half were typical public transportation, public restroom cleanliness... not great (looked like these were still waiting to be cleaned). While I waited, staff were cleaning up the train station. The floors were being polished, and even the benches were being dusted. They put in the work to keep it nice (at least in the main hall area), and it shows.

BLUF: A true transportation hub for Amtrak, SEPTA and NJ Transit in a lovely historical, circa…read more1930s art deco building. I am always so happy to see historical buildings saved, especially when it comes to trains. The demolition of NYC's Penn Station for Madison Square Garden is a travesty that hurts my heart so I appreciate that this station, which was once a station for the Pennsylvania Railroad, is still in tact. However, the station is showing some wear and tear and would benefit from a facelift. With Philly hosting FIFA World Class Soccer, the MLB All Star games and other events for America's 250th, I thought maybe there would be some renovations to the station. Unfortunately, the food court is closed so the only options for food and drinks are Dunkin Donuts and a newspaper stand. There is an ongoing renovation but I can't tell exactly what has been done. i will say, it was nice to see the station from about a block away - the exterior is lovely. The trains all board under the station so it's convenient that you don't have to walk too far to get on your train like you would at a stub-end station. For those needing assistance, Amtrak offers a "Red Cap" service. Getting down the escalators and down the platform can be a bit of survival of the fittest so asking for help will get you escorted down the elevator to your train car without battling the masses. Red Cap will also take care of your bags. The waiting room is large as are the bathrooms. They also have some nice exhibits about the station and its artwork. I'm looking forward to returning to see how the renovations turned out. I am hoping that the food court will reopen and maybe even offer some local eateries.

I'm going to start off with a bathroom review- if you are in search of a bathroom, go here. There…read moreare a lot of stalls. It is surprisingly clean and organized. There is always someone in there cleaning. I have no complaints. For the terminal itself- in the night, the terminal gets filled with some crazy people- I wish security was better about controlled that. It's not the safest when there is not a lot of people around.

So many memories here. In my younger years, I would take bus from DC to here…read more Don't let the appearance of the exterior fool you. Inside there's shops and good eateries. My favorite is Brooklyn Deli. I love the convenience of tap to pay. You dont need a card. You tap once when you enter. Unlike DC transit system. Tbh I feel safer using the subway here than in my area. However be alert and watch your surroundings. Watch out for scam artists, and guard your belongings.

The Atlantic City terminal was quiet and needed a facelift and a thorough cleaning. Boarded the…read moretrain to Philly right on time with no issues. As soon as the train began moving the two chatty attendants checked everyone's tickets by hand since the scanners are not operable yet. One gender neutral bathroom on the train and everything was metal with a sign above the sink that said,"Do not drink the water". The train car was clean except for a few pieces of gum burrowed into the seat cushions. The armrests made me nervous. This was not one of those elite modern fast trains. The 1.4 hour ride was painless. No surprises either and was eerie silent except for me lol.

This place needed some tender loving care but the employees were all nice and helped us with an…read moreonline issue. Lady with bags was changing in the bathroom. The train to Pennsylvania was on time and boarding was simple. Tickets were cheap and was my first time other than the Brightline train in south florida.

I remember the old one, it was well, old. This one is somewhat better…read more There is daily parking at $5/day, and if you have a permit you can park anywhere. Daily parking only on the top two floors. It's not very ideal. I've heard of incidents of people's cars getting broken into or vandalized because it's wide open for all to see. The waiting area is nice and clean and so are the bathrooms. It's also a nice alternative to getting to New Brunswick and waiting for the train (trips to New York from East Brunswick take approximately 50 minutes). No weekend service here though. For that you have to drive an additional 5 minutes to Tower Center.

Cattle going to the slaughterhouse have it better…read more This place sucks. The bus sucks. I'd rather walk to the City.