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Pennsylvania Station, more commonly referred to as Penn Station, is the most active rail hub in North America. Every single day, half a million people travel through the station. <\/span><\/p>\n

The facility holds three passenger railroad lines: Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and the Long Island Railroad. It also offers connections to the <\/span>MTA New York <\/span><\/a>City Transit, Penn Plaza, and Madison Square Garden. <\/span><\/p>\n

This station acts as a checkpoint for travelers all across the tri-state area. However, Penn Station is more than just a rail hub. <\/span><\/p>\n

Though tons of people bustle through the station every day, few people take the time to explore the area around Penn Station. There is a myriad of food options in the actual station, as well as around the neighborhood. Many of these restaurants offer quick, convenient meals on-the-go. <\/span><\/p>\n

There are also many different locations for <\/span>luggage storage near Penn Station<\/span><\/a>. If you\u2019re traveling from afar, it is recommended to drop off your luggage in a secure place before exploring the city. <\/span><\/p>\n

New to New York? Well, you don\u2019t have to act like a tourist. For a complete guide on how to navigate Penn Station, keep reading below! <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Get To Penn Station<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can find the main entrance to the station on 7th Avenue between 31st and 33rd streets. There are also other entrances via subway stations on 34th Street and 7th Avenue, as well as on 34th Street and 8th Avenue. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another way to get to the station is to take the 1, 2, or 3 train. These trains will transport you to the station on the 34th street stop. The 7 train will also take you to 34th street, but in Hudson Yards. It’s a bit of a walk to get to the station from here. <\/span><\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can take the N, Q, R, B, D, F or M train to get to the stop on 34th Street and 6th Avenue, right next to Macy’s. For underground access to <\/span>Penn Station<\/span><\/a>, take the A, C, or E train. These trains will take you one avenue west on 34th street and 8th avenue.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 7 train stops at 34th Street in Hudson Yards, which requires a bit of a walk to get to Penn Station. The M34 Bus Service is the only MTA city bus that connects directly to Penn Station.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re wondering when the station closes, well; it doesn\u2019t! Penn Station is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is one of the main reasons why it\u2019s such a popular rail hub. <\/span><\/p>\n

If any of these directions confuse you, don\u2019t worry. You can always just take a taxi or use a car ride service to get to Penn Station. Any driver in New York City will know how to get there. <\/span><\/p>\n

Navigating Penn Station<\/span><\/h2>\n

On the upper concourse level, you\u2019ll find the New Jersey Transit and Amtrak tracks, as well as a few ticket booths and shops. On the lower concourse level, you\u2019ll find the Long Island Rail Road tracks and ticket stations. The 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E subway lines are also located on this level. <\/span><\/p>\n

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