Architecturally, Grand Central is gorgeous. Inside you're…read moretreated to a massive lobby with iconic steps and balcony. It's a marvel to behold when you're in it. It's a big station so it can be a bit daunting at first but you have signs and proper directions to get you where you need to go. I'd suggest for first-timers to arrive early and take your time. You don't want to rush through here.

Beautiful and spacious terminal. The architecture is truly impressive. Especially after visiting…read moreother terminals in other countries, I've really come to appreciate how beautiful and grand this terminal is. It gets busy but that's to be expected. There's a dining hall downstairs with restrooms on the west and east side. There's plenty of food options but I can't speak on their affordability. The Vanderbilt hall is an open area and right now, they have a miniso popup with a YOYO installation. It's super cute to check out.

We always come in and out of Moynihan Train Hall when visiting NYC. It's celebrating its 10 year…read moreanniversary as well. This is such a welcomed sight from coming into the older, darker Penn Station across the way. This new train station also has a food hall with a variety of food vendors, stores (including a Walgreens/Duane Reade), and a bar as well. There is a dedicated Amtrak lounge for first class ticket guests, and one for regular ticketed guests. All in all, this is my go to train depot when coming in and out of NYC by train.

I love the Moynihan Train Hall for the most part. I've probably taken 50+ rides starting/ending at…read moreMoynihan the past three years. I feel pretty good on commenting about the experience here. Overall though... Moynihan is big, it's spacious, it's bright. Outside, the architecture cannot be understated. Inside, it's beautiful. The modern upgrades it's gotten do not go unnoticed. Bathrooms are decent sized and always clean. Moynihan connects to Penn Station which is nice. The Food Hall is on the west side of the building, not too bad. Signs throughout the Train Hall help with directions for new travelers. Announcement for your rides can be overheard but it's best if you stay near the gates. There are ways to circumvent the long gate lines to get your preferred seat on the train, but I won't give away my secrets hehe. Note: if you have an early train (before 5am) you have to enter Moynihan through Penn Station which can definitely confuse new riders. My biggest gripe is their lack of seating. This isn't a new thing, it's been known. Passengers and visitors rely on the floor for rest. There is a boarding seating area for paying passengers but it gets full quickly, and it's tucked away which disallows users to use the benefits of the new Train Hall. Passengers can find seating in the Food Hall as well, but it's not the same thing as a few benches near the gate entrances.

I know it's been a few years now but Penn Station's revamp has to be acknowledge. It's nicer and…read moremore spacious now, storefronts are clean and pretty good. The options you have for food or quick pick me ups are helpful and actually worth going to. Realistically, Penn Station feels pretty safe to be in throughout the day. People mind their business and get to where they need to go. You have a constant police force there, whether on foot or on a Gator. You have buskers playing music towards the subway entrance. Few members of the unhoused community use Penn Station for shelter at night, not a big deal for me - I'd rather they have a roof under their head than being outside. Penn Station gets busy during big sports days, keep that in mind.

I pass through Penn Station whenever I take the LIRR. The LIRR Concourse in Penn Station looks…read morelike the terminal building of an airport because of the numerous digital departure boards, fast food restaurants and specialty shops, but unlike an airport, the Concourse has a limited number of open public seating and moving walkways. Penn Station was renovated to look like a luxury mall. I was impressed to see a boutique liquor store. It is called Penn Cellars, and they sell my favorite sparkling rosé--Hampton Water (by Jon Bon Jovi and Son)--refrigerated and at room temperature. The Concourse also has a boutique nail spa, a bagel cafe, a speciality chocolate shop and more. All that is nice, but there needs to be better operational integration. There ought to be moving walkways to transport passengers from the LIRR to the subway, buses, AMTRAK, and NJ Transit. I get out of breath sometimes, walking to where I need to go. Also, it would be nice to have staff guide and assist passengers to their connections, especially individuals with disabilities and heavy luggage. Penn Station will be undergoing a multibillion dollar renovation starting in 2027. I hope that the architects design a station that is more functional and efficient. Until that is done, Penn Station is basically a mediocre station for commuters.

I dont understand how the NYC Amtrak has low ratings…read more My main mode of travel from DC to NYC is by amtrak. Cuz their aint no way with gas prices, Im driving. I cant stand buses, and planes... if I can fly for cheap then I would. I usually book my tickets far in advance. My tix each way is usually $31 DC-NYC, Bmore to NYC $21 each way... now let's say last minute (like day before), you can book $19. The trains are clean and no ratchetness. No type of foolishness. The train attendant are nice, and hardly any delays unless it's weather related. However don't get to comfy and fall asleep, watch your belongings. Sometimes you can bump your seats depending on the attendance. The sleeper cabins are nice, bathrooms are clean. I have a better experience with Amtrak on the east coast then going from DC to Chi town. NYC Amtrak waiting area is nice too, way nicer than DCs UNION Station.

This is a letter I sent to them: Trip/Event Date: 8/24/2025…read moreMessage: I am writing to formally report an incident involving an Amtrak employee whose conduct I found to be rude, dismissive, and inappropriate.On August 24, while traveling on Silver Meteor, I was escorting my elderly mother to a different car to use the single-occupancy bathroom, as the one in our room was uncomfortable for her. As we passed an Amtrak employee and a passenger, the Amtrak employee remarked, You know you have a toilet in your room. I explained, Its a little uncomfortable for my mom, to which she responded, There goes our bathrooms.When we returned from the bathroom, we passed them again, and the passenger said, Why dont you use the bathroom in your room? Then the employee said 'She should have gone to the bathroom before she got on.' These repeated comments felt unnecessary, condescending, and frankly, bullying. I was simply trying to ensure my mothers comfort and dignity, and I felt threatened and judged for doing so.I respectfully request that this incident be reviewed and addressed. I believe all passengers deserve to be treated with courtesy and respect, especially when accommodating the needs of elderly or vulnerable individuals.Thank you for your attention to this matter. I would appreciate confirmation that my complaint has been received and any steps that will be taken to prevent similar experiences in the future. You can call me for additional information. Thank you. - Till this day, all I get is "we will investigate"

Newest part of Grand Central Terminal. It's right above Madison Ave so hence the name…read more Plenty of entrances to get here and it's deep below street level. There are escalators and elevators to get you down and there are some vendors on the concourse level as well. Bathrooms too and it does connect with the "main" part of Grand Central. GC Madison mainly serves the LIRR.

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 subway was really cool. Three Dollars for a ride, and we…read moresaved $50 From catching an Uber. There are some stairs going to the train and coming up from the train. My first time taking the train and I loved it! We took the 'E' train!

Not the cleanest station, and pretty deep underground, but E/F trains stop here (stacked, though,…read morenot on the same rails), and you can get up and down but the escalators are slower and people clog up the space as they wait on a long ride up / down. Convenient to 5th Ave shopping and closer to 57th Street if you need to catch the cross-town bus or walk up to the park.

Decent Station as part of the MTA subway system. I walked to this one from my hotel to get to…read moreRoosevelt Island. It was pretty big and cleaner than most. It also was crowded but I was there during commute times so that is to be expected. Love it or hate it, it remains the easiest way, for me at least, to get around NYC

An MTA station is on 21st Street in Long Island City. It smells pretty bad here. Lots of piss. A…read morecool thing is the look. This helps it appear unique. Considering the area, this station isn't that bad. It serves the F Train. This is the fastest way into Manhattan, faster than any bridge will get you. A notable thing about this is how it looks different from other underground stations. The biggest difference here is the tile. Instead of the usual white, it's orange. This results in there not being as many stains. Overall it looks pretty clean. The smell is very bad like a toilet. It often has a delay. Trains are about to go through an underwater tunnel and often they get backed up. Escalators are here. These are usually out of order. It overall is pretty convenient. It has some problems with delays. The escalators suck and usually aren't working.

Amtrak is a what we need across all of the United States…read more For the most part Amtrak is a cheaper, safer, and more reliable way to travel. For me, the service inside the train cars have always been cordial and kind. Any issues I've had with Amtrak has always been a weather issue which resulted in delays, yes I can get upset at that but like I don't because at the end of the day I'm in a comfortable seat with proper airflow and food available. That's better than a plane in my opinion.

Would highly recommend anyone that's Interested in traveling…read more Would recommend you get a room on the Train They come to around dinner time and inquire if You would like to dine with another Couple they also have times you can eat I really enjoyed doing this We did this many years ago ! Don't have nothing bad to say ! We got on as strangers & got off We knew everyone on the train ! Very enjoyable !!