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Moynihan Train Hall opened on January 1, 2021, inside the landmark James A. Farley Post Office Building on Eighth Avenue, directly across from the current Penn Station. Its soaring skylit concourse — a deliberate contrast to the cramped underground Penn Station — serves Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road passengers, with waiting rooms, shops and restaurants. It is named after Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, who championed the project.
At a glance
| Opened | January 1, 2021 |
| Building | James A. Farley Post Office Building (completed 1912) |
| Location | Eighth Avenue between 31st and 33rd Streets |
| Serves | Amtrak and Long Island Rail Road |
| Connected to | Penn Station platforms and concourses |
Why it was built
The original Pennsylvania Station, a grand Beaux-Arts building, was demolished in 1963 — a loss that sparked the historic preservation movement. The Farley Post Office, designed by the same architects, stood across the street, and converting it into a train hall brought back some of the lost grandeur.
Navigating it
Moynihan connects to the same tracks as Penn Station. Amtrak passengers have a dedicated waiting area and ticketed lounge. Check departure boards for track numbers; boarding typically begins shortly before departure.
Pickups and drop-offs
The streets around Penn Station and Moynihan are congested. Agree on a specific entrance with your chauffeur — for example, the Eighth Avenue side of Moynihan or a nearby cross street — and allow extra time at rush hour. Read our train station transfers.
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Waiting and amenities
Moynihan offers seating, a food hall, restrooms and clear departure boards — a welcome change from the crowded Penn Station concourses. Amtrak’s premium lounge serves eligible passengers. Arriving 20–30 minutes before departure gives time to find your track without rushing.
Connections
From Moynihan, you can walk through to Penn Station’s subway entrances and NJ Transit concourses, or exit onto Eighth Avenue for taxis and pre-booked cars. For Midtown hotels, a short car ride is often easier than navigating the subway with luggage.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
When did Moynihan Train Hall open?
On January 1, 2021.
Is Moynihan Train Hall part of Penn Station?
Yes, it connects to Penn Station’s tracks and serves Amtrak and LIRR passengers.
Which trains use Moynihan Train Hall?
Amtrak and the Long Island Rail Road; NJ Transit uses Penn Station’s other concourses.
