Next time we want to take a train into Manhattan on a Saturday, I'm pretty sure we will skip…read moredeparting out of New Haven and its traffic and parking fees. Why do that when you can leave out of a free weekend lot at the Westport train station? The station is so easy to find, it has a big lot with free weekend parking. If we had been leaving on a weekday, there would have been a parking fee, but that would have been balanced out by their Donut Crazy being open! Yup, a Donut Crazy is right there!

It's good it's here. Day costs are reasonable at $5 a day. Trains are frequent enough and the…read morestation platforms are clean with decent overhead for rain protection, however, where are there garbage pails! Why aren't there ticket machines at the other end of the platform and inside the waiting area? I can't be the only person to feel frustrated by that! Also, just pave the back day area already, too many times I've come and have to park back there. It's bad enough it's SO far away, but for Pete's sake, when it rains it gets pretty nasty back there!

This train station is pretty dated but well kept and very clean. The main highlight of the station…read moreseemed to be the historic tunnel that had moments of Norwalk's past. There are two tracks with ample seating and elevators for accessibility. The entrance has a bit of a through street flow so traffic flows easily, and there are buses available as well.

An occasional culture warrior in the epic battle of trains vs. cars, I have moments of doubt when…read moreI'm on a stalled PATH train but my friend is texting like "beautiful holiday barbecue here in Sussex County." Thank you Metro-North for doing better than my own state. New Haven Line service has great scenery plus electric outlets. And South Norwalk in particular was a pleasant surprise. Not only was there was a decent bathroom and phone-charging capability, but being able to enjoy a bit of AC and watch News 12 was, to quote Eric Bogosian, the icing on the gravy.

Currently under construction (3/14/25). The platform is simply just that, a platform to wait for…read morethe train and get on/ off the train. No building but has a dedicated parking lot. $8/ day. No shade, so come prepared for inclement weather. Didn't see any ticket kiosks anywhere. Should use the app for the appropriate train line prior to arriving here. Keep on Yelp's!

Train station, well-lit and has a walkway over, Metronorth stops here (not Amtrak). Pretty empty on…read morethe weekend at 10a but still trains available to the city. Vending machine for the train tickets. Parking lot available, ample spaces on the weekend, but did see some cones across the way on the platform going away from NYC.

While the place is well lit and generally clean, In the MEN's ROOM, there are only 2 (Two) latrines…read moreand a single toilet for all the DOZENS of commuters exiting the train. When I exited i found that BOTH the Mens & Women's bathrooms were CLOSED! Gated up with no signage or explanation! There used to be a MANNED Information & Ticket booth for years where you could purchase not just your train ticket but your subway ticket as well but now it's gone! There used to also be a single uniformed police officer patrolling on foot at least occasionally, but I've not seen any in AGES! Also, there's only a single set of 4 tiny, uncomfortable seats inside at the Left of the waiting room for the DOZENS of commuters waiting for their train to arrive. WHY?!?! NYS's MTA supposedly spent some $92,000,000 and this is all commuters got for their tax $??!?!?!?!

The White Plains station is very convenient and offers ample train service to northern Westchester…read moreand the city. There is plenty of parking for commuters in the garage or there is a drop-off driveway where, if you're getting out of a car, it'll take you 1-2 minutes to go up the stairs to the platform (although the drop-off area should be monitored better - we've gotten stuck behind taxis and giant shuttle buses that choose to park in the middle of the drop-off driveway and block traffic instead of pulling to the side). The parking garage also offers hourly parking where you pay via machines or the Park White Plains app. On the inside, the station has a Tim Horton's (2nd floor) and a convenience store (1st floor). There are some benches for seating, but there should be more because these are often full. The station also has public restrooms which, in my experience, have been clean and reliable.

There are few times in life when a train station is perfectly located. Springdale is one of those…read moretimes. Right next to a diner and in walking distance of bars, a movie theatre and restaurants galore. An easy walk from most houses in Springdale. Some direct trains to Grand Central during peak times. Clean and usually on time. What more could you ask for?

the mta metro north /north white plains train station is ok especially if you miss the previous…read morestation which is white plains and the station you should exit but the 30 minute walk back to downtown white plains aint that bad and its very scenic and quiet. the station itself has been updated a few years ago and its a easy walk to exit via the stairs, elevator or escalators. most express trains going into grand central start at the north white plains station which means i will get a seat toward manhattan. overall a nice simple metro north station but next time i will get off the correct one .

One of the many Connecticut service plazas is located I-95 Northbound between exits 12 & 13 in…read moreDarien, CT. There are male and female restrooms, family restroom, restaurants, retail brands, gas station, FREE WiFi, electric and TESLA charging stations, CitiBank ATM, and more. The restaurants available are: Chipotle, Dunkin, McDonald's, Sbarro, Subway, and Panera Bread. There is also an Alltown Convenience Store with coffee, pastries, snacks, water, soft drinks, and more. I used the restroom and there was a staff member who was sweeping the trash and it was clean. I also purchased a Big Mac ($8.49) and medium fries ($5.69) at McDonald's. The Big Mac had two beef patties, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions, all on a sesame seed bun. I haven't had McDonald's in a long time so I am not sure how the prices are compared to other locations but it was filling and tasty. Service was friendly and I got my order in a matter of minutes. There are plenty of tables. I connected to the free WiFi and took a work meeting. There were staff members cleaning tables and the dining area. The service plaza was clean and spacious.

Wonder of wonders as I didn't have to wear a hazmat suit into the men's room but the visit to the…read moreMcDonald's firmly convinced me that larceny is alive and well along I-95. However, as far as pit stops go, I have no real complaints... at least until I grow to extra fingers from the funky cleaning solvents. Five hazy stars.