Penn Station · Moynihan Train Hall
Moynihan Train Hall vs Penn Station
Which side of Eighth Avenue to use for Amtrak, LIRR or NJ TRANSIT, and how to plan a station pickup with a 15-minute grace period.
Quick answer
Moynihan Train Hall and Penn Station serve the same New York rail complex on opposite sides of Eighth Avenue. Use Moynihan for daytime Amtrak or Long Island Rail Road trips and the Penn Station concourse for NJ TRANSIT. Chauffeur Service NYC allows 15 minutes at station pickups and texts the exact meeting point.
For a single trip from the station to a hotel, home or terminal, one station-to-hotel ride is priced for the actual addresses in the order you travel.
Two Buildings
Are Moynihan and Penn Station the same place?
The 2 buildings face each other across Eighth Avenue. Moynihan occupies the block between Eighth and Ninth Avenues and West 31st and West 33rd Streets. Its street address is 421 Eighth Avenue. Penn Station extends east of Eighth Avenue. A ticket for New York Penn Station can lead you into either side depending on your railroad, track and the signs you follow.
For an arriving passenger, the distinction that matters is where you will emerge with your bags. For a departing passenger, it is where you can access your railroad at the time on the ticket. Send the railroad, train number and local arrival or departure time to the person arranging the car. “Penn Station at seven” leaves the date, railroad and side of the avenue unanswered.
| Ticket or time | Where to plan the handoff | Detail to send the chauffeur |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime Amtrak at New York (NYP) | Moynihan is Amtrak’s New York train hall | Train number, arrival time and bags |
| Daytime LIRR at Penn Station | Use the entrance and track information for your train | Railroad, chosen side of Eighth Avenue and passenger phone |
| NJ TRANSIT | Use the NJ TRANSIT concourse within Penn Station | New York Penn Station, train number and arrival time |
| Amtrak or LIRR between 1 and 5 a.m. | Use Penn Station east of Eighth Avenue while Moynihan is closed | Overnight date, train number and agreed building |
Exits
Which exit should I take for pickup?
Platforms serving tracks 5 through 16 have direct access to both buildings, according to the Train Hall. Follow the platform signs for the hall you gave dispatch. At the main entrance or arrivals area, the chauffeur texts the exact meeting spot. If you emerge on the opposite side, read the nearest street sign and text the named entrance before walking across an avenue with bags.
Moynihan lists four entrances, including Eighth Avenue at West 31st and West 33rd Streets. Those are useful orientation points when explaining where you are. If you need step-free travel, use the marked elevator route on the station map. Tell the chauffeur which building you reached after taking the elevator, even if someone in your group used a different escalator.
Late Trains
What changes at night or when an Amtrak train is late?
Between 1 and 5 a.m., Amtrak and LIRR use Penn Station east of Eighth Avenue. A late train can cross that threshold. If you expected to arrive before 1 a.m. and your train is delayed, send dispatch the revised arrival and use the overnight station instructions. Put the arrival date on the pickup if the train started its journey the previous evening.
Station pickups include 15 minutes from the scheduled pickup time. This differs from a flight-tracked airport arrival. Keep the rider’s phone available on the train and contact dispatch when your railroad announces a delay. See the wait time policy before choosing a pickup time for someone who will need baggage assistance.
Rates
How much is a car from the station?
Our Executive Sedan carries 2 passengers with 2 bags and starts at $110 per hour. A transfer from the station is priced for the actual addresses in the order you travel. Enter your hotel, home or terminal as the destination. A Grand Central sample is for a different Midtown origin, so use Penn Station or Moynihan in your own quote.
| Vehicle class | Passengers / standard bags | Hourly rate | Station → exact destination, one way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | 2 / 2 | $110 | Enter addresses at booking |
| Executive SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | 6 / 6 | $130 | Enter addresses at booking |
| Cadillac Escalade ESV | 6 / 6 | $150 | Enter addresses at booking |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class / BMW 7 Series | 3 / 2 | $180 | Enter addresses at booking |
| Executive Sprinter | 13 / 14 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Jet Sprinter | 10 / 10 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Mercedes-Maybach | 2 / 2 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
| Rolls-Royce | 3 / 3 | Quote on request | Quote on request |
Ordinary hourly bookings have a 3-hour minimum. Executive Sprinter, Jet Sprinter, Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce: Quote on request: call (888) 883-8180 or request a quote online.
For one station-to-hotel journey, select point-to-point car service. For a visitor with two meetings before a late train, hourly chauffeur service NYC keeps the vehicle available over the booked hours. Fares include taxes, fees, tolls and congestion surcharges. Gratuity is separate. Ordinary hourly reservations have a three-hour minimum.
Train to Flight
How do I connect a train arrival with a flight?
Start with 2 times from your tickets, the train’s scheduled arrival and the airline’s check-in or bag-drop deadline. Build in time to get off the platform, collect luggage and get outside, followed by the drive and the airport process. For travelers landing first and catching a train, reverse the trip and give dispatch the departure hall and train time.
Amtrak lists baggage assistance at New York Penn and Moynihan. Coordinate station help with the railroad and tell the car service when the passenger will reach the main entrance. If relatives are coming from different trains, choose a contact for the entire group and agree which hall everyone will use before assigning the pickup.
Booking
How do I reserve a station pickup?
Copy the railroad name, station code, train number and date from the ticket. Use Penn Station and Grand Central car service with the correct station selected.
Enter the receiving entrance or building, destination and traveler’s mobile number. Add your regular bags and bulky items separately.
Choose a class using the luggage capacity guide. Save the written confirmation where the traveler can reach it on the train.
When the train arrives, follow the signs and the chauffeur’s meeting text. If you exit through a different building, send the street and cross street.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
Does an NYP ticket mean Newark Penn Station?
NYP is Amtrak’s code for New York Penn Station at Moynihan. Use the full city and station names when booking the car. Newark Penn Station and Newark Liberty International Airport are separate destinations.
Can I take NJ TRANSIT from Moynihan?
The Train Hall directs NJ TRANSIT passengers to the NJ TRANSIT concourse in Penn Station. If you are already in Moynihan, follow the station signs for Penn and allow time to reach your departure platform.
Can I use Grand Central instead?
Choose the station printed on the ticket. Grand Central and Penn are different Midtown stations. Some LIRR trips serve Grand Central Madison, so read the train destination before sending the car address to a friend.
How long will the chauffeur wait?
The regular station grace period is 15 minutes. Additional waiting for an Executive Sedan is $1.83 per minute. If the train is late, contact dispatch with the new arrival time as soon as you receive it.
Can the chauffeur meet my family on the platform?
The chauffeur texts the exact meeting point at the main entrance or arrivals area. For help carrying bags from the train, arrange Amtrak’s station baggage assistance and share the handoff details with your family.
Can we stop at a hotel before going to the airport?
Enter the hotel at booking so the transfer quote includes the stop. Each booked stop has a 15-minute grace period. Compare airport transfers with hourly service if you intend to stay longer.
24/7 dispatch
Book your station pickup
Call (888) 883-8180 with your train number or book your station pickup.