It doesn't have the crowd-pleasing whimsy of the 7 and is grimmer than the fellow indoor lines that…read moreprovide a fairer comparison, but it covers an impressive territory. Riding from JFK or Rockaway to Manhattan, you'll experience an interesting juxtaposition of charmlessness and efficiency that makes the ride feel longer than it is.

If I have to give the MTA a zero star rating, I would. I've been waiting 38 minutes for the A…read moretrain. If there's an emergency causing delays, at least send a shuttle train so people can get home. There are kids waiting and crying because they just want to get home. This is unacceptable.

Hey, it's 6/6/26 (Anniversary of D-Day), so it's time for a review of the #6 train! Back in the…read moreday, I rode the IRT Lexington Ave local train from Canal St to 96th St (and back) every day for 6 years to and from school. The ride was typically 1/2 hour long (barring delays) starting at 7:30am, since it was a local train. I can still remember all 9 stops along the way. The 1/2 hr ride was also good for finishing up last minute homework, reading assignments or just a quick nap. Sometimes we would meet friends along the way that got on at intermediate stops. As the train went uptown, it gets more and more crowded, so we were lucky to get on towards the beginning of the route to get seats. Back then, there was no air-conditioning, just a fan built into the roof of the subway car and during the summers, it was unbearable. If you sat at the end of the car, you can open up the sliding door, just to get a breeze. It was also fun to ride in the front car next to the motorman's compartment and look out the front window as the train is rolling through the tunnels at 30 mph.

The train is decent but it is the local train. I would say during peak rush hour during the week…read moresay 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, you sometimes end up gaining more ground on that local 6 train instead of the number 4 or number 5 train. Let's say you are trying to go from 1st stop to uptown like 125th street station, it might take 35 or 40 mins on this local train and it can be less crowded than an express train and you know what, maybe it Is possible to get a seat as well. It does get crowded ( depending on the time of day or night) though as well during rush hour especially at busy stops like Union Square 14th street, 42nd street grand central station or 86 TH street ( one of the busiest).

Nice scenery - and it was pretty clean. Bring your own food- went to the dining car and had tea for…read morea change of scenery. Train moves very slow in Canada- customs took an hour and 20 minutes - 200 people going into Canada. Left NY at 8:40 exactly- arrived in Montreal 8:30. One couple missed their stop and that took 15 minutes to get them off- train slowly backed up.

all Montreal passengers are crammed into last two cars for the duration. if you don't get a good…read moreseat right away you're going backwards for hours. customs took 2 1/2 hours. they spent time sitting when we could have been moving but they didn't care. yes, it's a beautiful ride but if can be torture. food was just ok. they constantly closed the cafe car. one guy running it. no customer service either at Penn Station nor sling the way.

The entrance to the station is along Borden Avenue, through a gate in a chain-link fence with a "no…read moretrespassing" sign on it. There is no sign identifying the station, and the entrance appears to lead to an industrial yard where the public is not welcome. It seems that the LIRR is trying to keep the existence of this station a top secret!

For the most time the trains are on time and clean. The fares are pricey in my opinion but the…read morecomfort of not having to drive, deal with traffic or parking is worth it.

Our group took the DC Union Station to NYC Acela round trip for our long weekend, and it was a…read moresurprisingly good experience! There was plenty of room to stow our bags, and the seats were comfortable. The four-seater table group in the middle of the train car was pretty cramped for leg room on the way back, but other than that, it was very pleasant as a passenger. (It gave me plenty of time to work on these Yelp reviews!) The outlets in the seats worked perfectly. The bathroom was quite spacious to accommodate wheelchairs. Some passengers were a confused as to how to flush with the hand wave by the toilet (gross), and I absolutely hated the finicky hand drier. However, the fact that bathroom facilities are available that you couldn't get on a personal car road trip is really nice! We sat in the quiet car at the back of the train both ways. People were respectful of observing the silence throughout the ride, so if you'd like to nap or just enjoy some peace, I recommend the quiet car. We really enjoyed the ride and are already planning our next group trip with the Acela Express!

We took the Acela between Providence and New York city and the trip was quick...just about 3 hours…read more The train did not feel as smooth as the European high speed trains, actually, it felt very bumpy. But there is a nice Cafe car and plenty of restrooms in every car. The seats are individual bucket seat style, so they are roomy. The overhead compartments were large and easy to open. The Acela operator checking for tickets was very friendly.

There was a man with brown hair and eyes that I exchanged words with who refused service to me…read moretoday at the Far Hills train station after telling him I had a disability. There are over 10 thousand young adults with autism living in NJ right now and about the same amount of children who have this experience living in NJ today. I urge all 20 thousand of you to tell NJ transit that we will not be treated like this

Seems cool minus the malfunctioning ticket machine that mage me miss the train. Now I sit for an…read morehour

As someone who knows Penn Station from its early stages, the structure of this place is…read moremagnificent! They sectioned the station to house a variety of places to watch sports, grab drinks, good eats, work, or catch a nap. Of course it's always packed because folks are constantly traveling. But, I feel comfortable in this place because of its development and open layout. Beware however, the wait time to see your train track is long and the wait time to get in the crowded elevator or on the escalator is even longer. That's my only pet peeve. They need more options for folks to access the lower level.

Quick stop in while walking around NYC. There were a lot of food options. We tried the pizza, ramen…read moreand the Caesar salad. Definitely would go back on our next visit.

The only reason I'm giving a 4-star rating is because of the great customer service representatives…read morewhich I've been dealing with on a regular basis. Why? Because Amtrak has changed my reservation three times in three months. I booked my trip to Boston early because it was July 3rd and America's 250th so I figured the train may be crowded. Since then, I keep getting canceled trains and car reassignments. I don't understand why as these are trains that run daily. Additionally, the emails give me a link to use in the app if I would like view the changes or make other changes. The links never work! Hence, my ongoing communication with customer service. I found out this last time that I can't access the app until the changes are confirmed. Isn't that the point of the link in the email? At this point I'm ready to book a refundable backup airline reservation as I'm getting leery that Amtrak may just cancel everything at the last minute.

Amtrak The Amtrak…read morenetwork is split into six regions: California, Midwest, South, Northeast, Northwest and West. It connects over 500 destinations, including big cities like Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Portland, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Washington, D.C. and more. One time I thought I wanted to arrive in NYC by train from Miami Florida. It's the old romantic movies I had seen creating visions of glamour and excitement as you are welcomed in Penn Station. Even though I was being met by my daughter I anticipated the glamour of arrival. I also remembered my train ride from Florida to New York with my Mother when I was little. I had so much fun and my mother had motion sickness the whole way! As I should have known a trip of that length would be uncomfortable unless you had a sleeping car. The train was crowded too because I decided to attempt this in July. All the kids were out of school and going to theme parks. The bathroom became filthy in time and the children impatient with the ride. The parents impatient with the children. I sat with my headphones music blasting and looked out the window during daylight hours. The experience was miserable on the return trip also because I cried all the way back to Florida. I had plenty of time during that train ride to make a decision and a plan to move back to NYC. The experience is not one I want to repeat. We were held up in Florida by railroad crossings during Florida tropical downpours. In Washington D.C. we were held up by train problems and train traffic trying to get in and out. When I finally arrived my daughter greeted me with a look of chagrin because she couldn't find me. This was pre cell phones. By the time I arrived I was traveling a full 24 hours at least. From then on I took a plane! I'm not saying I wouldn't try one of their travel packages for a short excursion. I do think car travel is still my favorite!

Misha was so kind to our family of tourists from the midwest yesterday. She helped us choose the…read moreright pass and explained how to order it from the machine. Thank you!!!

A toothless, oddly euphoric gentleman sat down across from us. The stench was so horrific that we…read moregot up and changed cars at the next stop, but not before: 1. It became extremely apparent that there was a large, tattered hole where the crotch of his pants used to be. 2. A fully dressed man came through the car, asking for change. The man without adequate genital coverage stood up, dug through his pockets (surprisingly intact), and handed the panhandler some coins. This man, who stank like Bigfoot's Dick and whose pants were lacking where they were most needed, gave another soul his last bit of change. Thank you, C Train, for teaching me the meaning of generosity. And also for making me 30 minutes late to my soccer game. And for traumatizing my girlfriend.

We picked up OurBus right across from the Javits Center, in the middle of the street…read more The storage bins were labeled, one for Baltimore, the other for DC. He scanned our ticket and we boarded. The bus was pretty full, so we ended up sitting separately. The above head storage bins are kind of tight, so I had to take something out of my over stuffed backpack to manage to wiggle it in. While my purse sat on my lap. I liked the foot rest and the hook on the handle on the seat in front of me. Trash bags were hung here and there. Looks like they also provided small bottles of water for us, though we had to grab those ourselves. The electric plugs didn't seem to work, but perhaps the ubs plugs in the ceiling did. Our driver was a great communicator. He set expectations so we knew that we had a 20 min rest stop before arriving at Baltimore, and pointed out things to help us to pay attention and to get back to the right bus. He warned us that given current construction that we were sure to arrive later than what our tickets said, and gave us his best eta given the circumstances. Another passenger later commented that the bus bathroom was clean. We kind of ended up being dropped off on a brightly painted bridge in the middle of no where - perhaps on Maryland Ave?, by a bus stop. A short walk from Penn Station.

Very disappointing experience…read more My family arrived at the Worcester, MA bus stop at 7:35 PM for a scheduled departure. We waited continuously until 8:10 PM, and the bus never arrived. When we contacted customer service, we were told the bus had already left at 7:47 PM, which is simply not consistent with what we experienced. Instead of investigating the situation or showing any empathy, customer service insisted the bus had departed and refused to offer a refund or any meaningful resolution. It's extremely frustrating to be told we missed a bus that never appeared while we were waiting at the designated pickup location. Reliable service and responsive customer support are essential for travelers. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this service and hope the company improves both its bus tracking and customer service processes.