The perfect way to get to downtown Philly Drop off or pick…read moreup location if needed -Plenty of free parking -can buy tickets online -Or use the Amtrak App to keep your ticket handy -Hassle-free travel Final note: ask about any discounts for seniors or with AARP or AAA if you are a member.

The Pennsylvania Station was renamed Joseph R Biden Jr. Railroad Station. It was renamed in 2011…read morebecause former President Biden was a huge proponent of passenger rail service. This station is one of Amtrak's busiest places.

I travel quite a bit but not usually by train. I decided I was long overdue for a long distance…read moretrain ride. This is my return trip to Atlanta from Wilmington DE. I have passed through this station many times but never boarded here until this day. I had a few bags and luggage. The station is not small but ut definitely does not compare to the size of 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. There are several entrances around the perimeter of the station. Luckily I found one that has a ramp as many of the doors have a set of steps to go up and down. The station is very bright with a lot of light coming from an atrium ceiling. There are several staircases and escalators that lead upstairs to the tracks. Announcements are made frequently and loudly. I requested the help of a Red Cap. He was very accommodating to me as I also had a handicap ticket. He took my luggage to the baggage counter and had them checked. The attendant also assisted me when it was time to the tracks via the elevator and directly to my train car. I would gladly use this location any time again in the future.

gets two stars for being clean - but this station charges for parking and does not list anywhere…read morehow much the parking will be or even if you need to pay. Took the train downtown and came back to find a $20 citation on my vehicle. No signage anywhere about paying to park until I looked for it and found one sign on a pole far away from my car facing away from where you walk to the boarding ramp.

A minor stop on the Paoli/Thorndale (SEPTA regional rail) line. Next to the Paoli station, which is…read morea larger and busier station. There's parking here. Not clear if it's free. One signs says it's free, another says it's $1 per day. On Sundays and most of Saturday, it's the last stop.

Easy way to travel. It's a beautiful station with parking available, pay via QR code. City bikes…read moreare also parked at the station for rent. Stairs up to the main waiting area and stairs down to the platform but there is an elevator available. Coffee shop &public restrooms in the lobby. I purchased my tickets via the app but there is a window available for ticket purchases and assistance. Its the most relaxed way to travel to Philly, NYC and beyond.

I took a train from Lancaster PA to New York City, for the first time in approximately 10…read moreyears....It was about a two and a half hour trip. That wasn't bad, however the train - it was a very bumpy ride. At times it felt like the train was leaning to one side. The windows were dirty and also, not much space to move around.The isles were tight and the seats were really close. And last but not least the bathroom was absolutely filthy and it's stank terribly. I paid $320 for two tickets. We definitely deserved better than that horrible experience.

Poor communications regarding service interruption in the northeast. Porters have no idea.read more

With all the legal and logistical red tape it is a miracle we have train service. Amtrak is the…read morebest we've got and, yes, they do have issues - but better than NJ Transit or SEPTA in many ways. Prices are high from Wilmington to NYC ($113 non- Acela - ouch). Surly ticket takers and counter agents are way overworked and underpaid. Thus, we all suffer. Get some sleep. Give them a raise.

The Elwyn Station has lots of parking. It has a shelter with heat but there isn't a building in…read morethat location.

First the technical info:…read more - This is in Zone 3, for fare calculation purposes. - It connects to bus route # 117. - It is currently the last stop on the "Media/Elwyn Line" (formerly known as the R3, prior to 2010). - Station is located directly across the street from the Elwyn Institute campus. - This station is in a wooded, mostly-residential setting. There is a gas station about 0.3mi up the road (much easier to walk there on the Elwyn Ave side). You WILL NEED transportation from this station when you arrive, so plan that in advance. It is very dark outside the station at night. - This line connects at 30th Street Station, to access Amtrak, and other regional rail lines. It also stops at other center city stations, to connect with regional rail and subway lines. This line does not go directly to the airport. You are better off getting a taxi or private car for the time it would take to make connections for the airport. - If you ride this into town and miss your stop, you will be headed to Trenton, which is the northeast-bound line for this same train. History: This line used to take commuters all the way to West Chester, PA, until 1986. Stops at Williamson Trade School, Glen Riddle, and other local hubs, lost access, and these passengers flooded the Elwyn Station. Thus, it is a very over-crowded stop. Parking has been a problem for years. New lots were built a few years ago, but the station remains crowded and full. Future: This line is planning to reach Wawa, PA by 2020. They have been asked to restore service to West Chester, PA, however no plans are currently in the works.

My mom lives in AC, so occasionally, instead of driving, we'll take the NJ Transit train over there…read moreif the weather is particularly bad or the roads super trafficky. Cost wise, if you are traveling solo, it is cheaper than driving with gas and tolls. If there's a few of us, we just consider it the cost of adventure travel. The train station is a bit tricky to find, as it's behind the big anchor stores. Parking overnight is OK; of course, park under a light, just in case. You buy your ticket at the machine, which is located inside a shelter, also useful if it's rainy, hot, humid, snowing, thundering, etc. Go online to check the schedule if you are smart so you don't have too long of a wait til the train arrives. Once you have your ticket, keep it on you and stick it on the little ticket slot on top of your seat. The conductor will swing by at some point before you arrive at your destination to punch it.

Great for trains to and from Atlantic City and way better than driving through shore traffic. You…read morecan take your bike on at any time, which is pretty nice too.

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.

This is such a weird train station. Very little signage, the lobby is locked. Everyone here seems…read moreconfused about where to go and what to do

Picked up my mom from this train station. The area is nice and a lot better than Wilmington…read morestation. Was a little concerned with the platform situation but conductors assisted my mom when getting off the train. There's suppose to be a waiting area inside but unfortunately it was closed. Hopefully it opens for winter otherwise waiting for a train would be really cold.