By Train in New York City

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By Train

Metro-North Commuter Railroad trains take passengers from Grand Central Terminal to points north of New York City, both in New York State and Connecticut. Amtrak trains from across the United States arrive at Penn Station. For trains from New York City to Long Island and New Jersey, take the Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit, respectively; both operate from Penn Station. The PATH trains offer service to Newark and Jersey City. All of these trains generally run on schedule, although occasional delays occur. Smoking is not permitted on any train.

Train Information

Amtrak (800/872-7245. www.amtrak.com). Long Island Railroad (718/217-5477. www.mta.info/lirr). Metro-North Commuter Railroad (212/532-4900. www.mta.info/mnr). New Jersey Transit (800/772-2222. www.njtransit.com). PATH (800/234-7284. www.pathrail.com).

Train Stations

Grand Central Terminal (Park Ave. and E. 42nd St., Midtown East. 212/340-2210. www.grandcentralterminal.com). Penn Station (W. 31st to W. 33rd Sts., between 7th and 8th Aves., Midtown West. 212/630-6401).