- (914) 292-4800
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- 385 Ashford Avenue, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
New York Penn Station (351 W 31st St) is the busiest rail hub in the country — Amtrak, NJ Transit, and the LIRR all running under one roof, with the Moynihan Train Hall now handling Amtrak departures. Miss your buffer and you're sprinting. Here's the timing that works.
– Amtrak: 30 minutes before departure; 45 if you're checking bags. Amtrak boards from the Moynihan Train Hall, and the departure board posts track assignments about 10–15 minutes before the train leaves.
– NJ Transit: 15–20 minutes. Trains board fast and the concourse is compact — but the rush-hour crowds are real.
– LIRR: 15–20 minutes. Know your track before you go down; the busiest trains fill standing room.
Pad all of the above on holidays, Friday afternoons, and anytime there's weather. A missed connection at Penn costs you the whole itinerary.
| Service | Arrive before departure | Departs from |
|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 30 min (45 with checked bags) | Moynihan Train Hall |
| NJ Transit | 15–20 min | Penn Station concourse |
| LIRR | 15–20 min | Penn Station concourse |
Walk in, check the big departure board, then head to the right hall — Amtrak passengers go to Moynihan (8th Avenue side); NJ Transit and LIRR use the main Penn concourse (7th Avenue side). Food and restrooms are better in Moynihan if you have time to kill. Don't follow the crowd blindly: track numbers post late, and the herd moves fast when they do.
One more Penn Station truth: the station is undergoing long-running construction and concourse layouts shift. Signage is your friend — overhead signs are accurate even when the floor plan feels new. If you're meeting someone, pick a landmark (the Moynihan food hall seating, the NJ Transit waiting area) rather than "by the escalators," because there are about forty of those.
Penn Station curbside is a contact sport — double-parked cars, buses, and zero patience. The smooth move:
1. Pick your side when you book. 8th Avenue is calmer than 7th; your driver will suggest the best corner for your arrival.
2. Text when you're upstairs. Message your driver when you're off the train and heading up — not while you're still underground with no signal.
3. Have bags ready at the curb. Our chauffeurs help with luggage, but the faster you load, the faster you clear the chaos.
Riding with a group or kids? Say so when you book — car seats aren't provided, so bring your own, and we'll make sure the vehicle has room for strollers and bags. For groups of five or more, an SUV or van keeps everyone together instead of splitting across two sedans.
Our Penn Station car service runs flat-rate pickups and drop-offs around the clock — including the 1 AM arrivals nobody else wants.
8th Avenue is usually calmer than 7th. Your driver will confirm the exact corner by text based on real-time traffic.
Tell us your train number when you book. We monitor schedules and adjust the driver — you don't pay extra for a late train.
Yes — flat-rate transfers to JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark airports, timed to your flight.
Always. Curbside loading and unloading is part of the service — just let us know if you're traveling heavy so we send the right vehicle.
Same as any other: call (914) 292-4800, WhatsApp us, or use the reservation form. We're 24/7 — early mornings are routine for us.
Ready to ride? Call (914) 292-4800, WhatsApp us at https://wa.me/19142924800, or book online at https://dialimoservice.com/reservation/. Flat rate. No surge. 24/7.
