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!

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.

Considering I have a long long family connection to this location and train station, I feel…read moreentitled to write a review. I've seen it in good times and bad. Whether it's safe these days at certain hours I'm not sure. I know I wasn't fond of traveling to Port Chester alone at times in my life. I remember the times I needed a cab. Finding a cab was hit or miss. Incoming trains are not on the side where you can easily enter the Station Building. You walk down the long flight of stairs to a back street. Frequently my family would be waiting outside the station to pick me up. Sometimes they were late! I've never seen the inside of the station dirty. I always found it deserted. I didn't travel during peak hours. On my return trips to Manhattan I go outside and wait patiently for the train. I'm always afraid I'll miss it if I wait inside. I sure don't want to be stuck there waiting for the next train! When my Cousin Jim was alive we would sit in the car and talk. When we saw the train coming I'd head upstairs to the track. He'd wait to see I boarded safely. That memory makes me sad. It was nice to be cared for by a Cousin/Brother. Since he died I don't go back to Port Chester much. When I do my daughter usually goes with me. Thanks for letting me share my memories. And thanks Bill for posting. Seeing your recent post revived my history using this old Railroad Station!

So much has changed since I was growing up. This station used to have a small coffee stand that…read moresold newspapers, and bagels. The best part of it was the man behind the stand. He was blind. I was always amazed on how he was able to give people the exact change. Today the shop no longer exists. It is now a Restaraunt that is only open in the spring and summer time. This location gets commuters from Greenwich, rye and Port Chester. I can see a Starbucks here making a killing.

FLEMINGTON/RINGOES: the Black River & Western Railroad is a dog friendly historic train ride that…read moretravels between Flemington and Ringoes. You can board at either station and travel to the next with peaceful views of the Hunterdon County countryside. Dogs are allowed on the "Black River Limited" rides. The roundtrip ride is about 30 minutes one-way with a 20 minute stop where you can disembark and take a look around, then 30 minutes back. The train runs rain or shine and it was a bit rainy during our excursion and didn't impact the enjoyment. There is no air conditioning and the windows are open to get air in the summer. The Ringoes station has a cute gift shop and some photo opportunities with an old caboose. (There is also a museum, but it is temporarily closed for renovations.). Thank you to their employee, Diana, for inviting us to participate in this unique experience. And, thank you to Maddielyne, a member of the train crew for chatting with us about Brie and sharing the history of the train and the area. If your dog is sensitive to noise, the train is loud riding over the tracks and the train horn blares frequently for safety precautions. Official pet friendly rules: "Are pets allowed? Well-behaved, leashed dogs are invited to ride the Black River Limited train at the conductor's discretion. We do ask that pet parents please make every effort to clean up after their pet for the convenience of our train crew. We recommend bringing a towel for your pet to sit on and other necessary supplies. Service animals are not considered pets and are permitted in all areas where customers are allowed."

We started our journey at Ringoes station wherein there's a museum, gift shop, restrooms, ticketing…read moreoffice and parking lot. Be sure to come early because they have limited parking space and also have time to explore the station. Here you can learn about the history of the Black River and Western Railroad on how they came to be. For me, it's really worth starting your journey in this station. You won't regret it plus more information about the railroad. Experience the view of scenic Hunterdon County by rail from the historic Black River and Western Railroad. Staffs are nice and special mention to the following people who really made our memorable historical trip: Terry, ticket agent of Ringoes Bill, conductor Joseph, train man who gave wonderful history of the railway Thanks a lot to all ,the wonderful staffs of BRW.

Typical Metro North Commuter railroad station to Grand Central in NYC…read more Average journey time between Rye and Grand Central around 40 minutes. Station is somewhat dilapidated and run down and needs to be cleaned up and modernized. Not what you would expect in Rye.

I've only been to a couple of the Metro North Stations, and they are all kind of the same to me. If…read moreyou are out of town and/or don't ride the train very often it isn't exceptionally obvious what you should be doing. Thankfully there were some really nice people that were willing to help out a little and show me the ropes, from parking to getting the tickets. The help they provided was 5+ stars. Parking: Kind of a problem, everything is parking permit only. I was told that after 5:00 they rarely check for permits and 'you should' be ok. Worst case you get a parking ticket, not towed. I really didn't have time to stress about it, so I went with it. Thankfully they were right and I didn't get a ticket. When you are here you have to cross to the other side of the track to purchase your ticket. The train was really close to running on time and only had to wait a couple minutes. 40 - 45 minutes ride to get in to Grand Central including all the stops along the way for pick ups and drop offs. Last train back runs pretty late out of the city. The one I caught was at 11:30, but they had at least two more trains after mine with the latest somewhere between 12:30 and 1:00 am. Overall price and experience isn't bad. Primarily, I wish that they had parking that wasn't permit only. They may have, I just wasn't able to find it.

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.

Awesome! A must see…read more Every Sunday starting after Thanksgiving through December, the MTA rolls out it's vintage subway cars from the transit museum. Immaculately restored and for a normal fare, you can ride on these cars on the F line from 2nd ave to 145th, making normal stops along the way. You are able to walk through each car to see the different styles and remodels. It's acceptable to dress in time period clothing as well. Original signs, advertisements, lighting systems, fans, ventilation are all displayed and completely functional. The car was getting hot, so, the fans turned on! It's a very special experience to ride on a car that people used from over 100 years ago. It makes you appreciate the technology of the subway system. So cool, particularly if you are partial to vintage and old NY history.

Such a fun experience! This runs on Sundays in December. We took the uptown train at 2nd Ave. We…read moretried to catch the train along the route at 34th street and had no luck. It's on a different schedule from a normal subway. The train came about 20 minutes early to 2nd Ave. You can get more info about routes through the NY transit museum website. The train goes all the way to 125th street. We got off at Columbus Circle for the holiday market.The train is a circa 1905 subway complete with working fans on the ceiling and rattan seats. Advertisements are for the period and several people are dressed in period clothes. Another fun NYC experience!

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.

This station is a short walk from the 223rd Station. The trains don't come frequently during the…read moreweekends. On Weekdays, the trains are still infrequent as most Grand Central-bound trains skip this station.

when i had to meet my unck for his physical therapy at the hospital nearby it was much faster and…read morebetter for me to grab the metro north train at gct and get off woodlawn station which in minutes took about 30 minutes compare to an hour by car. the walk from station to hospital is a few minutes and its never crowded especially during the morning and early afternoon . its on the border of westchester county which is the next train stop and near the bronx river parkway. a metro north police car seems to always be parked at the lot but overall area is safe especially during the day . for quick time travel to the hospital from grand central terminal its the way to go .

I needed a ride to Newark airport. Rob was personable, polite, reliable and arrived ten minutes…read moreearly to my 6 am drive. He is a great conversationalist and explained in detail exactly where to meet him when I arrived back into town. You cannot go wrong with Robs.

Family friend. His mom and my mom were close friends. Rob is a super nice guy. You can't go…read morewrong with his service. One time, one of his other drivers took my mom to a show in NYC. I can't begin to tell you how nice and how respectful this man was to my mother. This is like getting a ride from family. Highly recommend him.