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New York Penn Station Tours and Tickets

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New York Penn Station (or officially, Pennsylvania Station), is a bustling transit hub. Regional trains serve New Jersey and Long Island, and Amtrak offers service to Upstate New York and nearby cities including Boston and Washington DC. In short, if you’re seeking a train to or from New York, you can likely find it at Penn Station.

  • 351 W. 31st St., New York City, New York, 10001
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2 Day - Niagara Falls from NYC

2 Day - Niagara Falls from NYC

This all-inclusive tour includes a return Amtrak train ride to Niagara falls from NY City. Guests embark on a 7:15 am scenic train from Penn Station in NY city and arrive at Niagara falls station at 4:30 pm. Snacks are available for purchase aboard the train. Upon arrival, guests are picked up from the station and transferred to their 4* downtown hotel for check-in. After check-in guests are escorted by a local guide to Steak Stone and Sushi for a 5* luxury dining experience. A fun-filled evening is planned afterward where guests visit Goat Island for a night tour, illumination lights show, and fireworks display over the American waterfalls. The next morning the guests will be picked up from their hotel at 8:30 am for the morning tour. After the thrilling adventures of the morning guests will be taken back to the Niagara falls Amtrak train station ready for their 12:17 pm return to NY city.
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Q:Why is New York Penn Station so famous?
A:New York Penn Station is famous for once being a beautiful Beaux Art building that was Manhattan’s main railway station. The structure was demolished in the 1960s due to maintenance costs, but much of the original infrastructure remains. It’s still one of North America’s busiest transport hubs.
Q:Is Grand Central Station the same as Penn Station?
A:Grand Central Station and Penn Station aren’t the same. The Metro-North Railroad commuter trains, plus MTA Subway lines 4, 5, 6, 7, and S, operate from Grand Central Station. The Amtrak, Long Island Rail Road, New Jersey Transit trains, and MTA Subway lines A, C, E, 1, 2, and 3 run from New York Penn Station.
Q:What is the difference between New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station?
A:Penn Station is short for Pennsylvania Station—both New York and Newark have a Penn Station. They were both made by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in the early-20th century. They are different stations in different cities, so make sure you book tickets to and from the right station and get off at the correct stop.
Q:Is New York Penn Station connected to Grand Central Station?
A:No, New York Penn Station isn’t connected to Grand Central Station. They’re both in Manhattan, but Penn Station is on 33rd and 31st Streets, while Grand Central Station is on 42nd Street and Park Avenue. Taking public transit between the two stations requires some subway or bus changes, or takes 25 minutes to walk.
Q:How much is the train from JFK Airport to New York Penn Station?
A:The cheapest train fare from JFK Airport to New York Penn Station is US$19.40, and the most expensive is $23.50. The AirTrain from JFK to Jamaica, Queens, costs $8.25. Then, the subway (E train) to Penn Station costs US$11.15 and the train (Long Island Rail Road) costs US$13.25 peak or US$15.25 off-peak.
Q:How do I pay at New York Penn Station?
A:To pay for subway tickets, use the OMNY contactless card or digital wallet (which you can buy from select retailers and vending machines) or MetroCard swipe cards available in most subway stations. There are staffed ticket counters for long-distance trains and you can also buy tickets online.

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