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Baltimore Penn Station
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Charles North, Baltimore
"I love Baltimore's Penn Station!"(9 Tips)
"... speakers, automated announcements and free wi-fi! Just don't come too early,..."(5 Tips)
"The java moon cafe has horrible coffee but amazing tea!!"(3 Tips)
"GlaDoS has taken over the automated announcements."(2 Tips)
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Markus TarjamoJuly 9, 2016Pretty simple, central station in Baltimore. Decent connection to downtown, UB and Johns Hopkins University. LRT, MARC, Amtrak, bus connections can be found here.
Upvoted 2 weeks ago
Robbie RoemerNovember 15, 2012Everything about this station is awesome. Except the restroom. Only speaking for the men's though. Dollar long island iced teas at the bar is over as well...Bring it back!!Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Spend enough time here, and the voice of the woman who does the morning train announcements will be seared into your memory for eternity.Upvoted Mar 13
I love that this station clearly and properly calls out the platform and platform sections for business class and quiet car.
The Daily News is posted on a corkboard here at Penn Station. Its like time traveling to 1985... MTA is starting the new fad of daily news displaying...we call it the 'F eco-friendly' fad!
Finally finished new renovations on the bathrooms! Now we can have a decent potty....- Freda FergusonFebruary 16, 2015I love Baltimore's Penn Station! You can access the Thurgood Marshal Airport from Balt's Penn Station on the Light Rail which means you can go anywhere in the world from our Baltimore Penn Station
If you're looking for an ATM please know the machine surcharge is 3.00. It's also hidden behind main customer service area.
It has taken years of complaints and madness but folks they are finally remodeling the bathrooms at Baltimore's Penn Station...Shit Fire!! I Happy Day!
Novoa ChampionApril 9, 2013XS is a great Italian and sushi restaurant and full bar within walking distance if you do not like the cafe in the station
Carl FigueiredoOctober 7, 2016Nice historic building and extremely easy to get in and out of. Excellent option for visiting the Charm City
Great place to just sit and read...get on a laptop w/free wifi- and like other tipsters mentioned it before mens bathroom is absolutely disgusting-- Mya MMarch 16, 2012Small, but overall I like it. They have Friendly people, upbeat jazz playing through speakers, automated announcements and free wi-fi! Just don't come too early, there isn't much to do here.
KarenJanuary 24, 2015Java Moon has great breakfast sandwiches, or if you have time go outside to Cafe Sage (on the street behind the station parking lot). I think it's open 9 to 2.
Katie RoginNovember 11, 2010Look up and see the beautiful stained glass ceiling as you leave!Upvoted Mar 1
if your mom brings you to the station 40 mins early, Club Charles is a cute bar a short walk out the side door!
Michelle FerngMarch 5, 2014Hard boiled eggs + mustard at Java moon cafe make for a cheap and filling snack on the go.
Sam KahlMay 5, 2013Trust me, you do not want to go near the restrooms. If you'll be stopping at Union Station in DC, you'll thank yourself for holding it.
The parking lot is always full by morning rush hour, but not to worry, there is a surface lot just behind the station that is actually cheaper!
etta ySeptember 2, 2011Not a lot of dining choices, so don't come an hour early thinking you'll just hang out and have a nice dinner before your trip. (Unless you want Dunkin Donuts for dinner.)
As others have mentioned, the men's room is disgusting. You should only enter and plan to stay as long as you can hold your breath. On the upside, Dunkin Donuts and free WiFi.
The woman who announces the rush hour weekday schedules sounds exactly like Lynn from Bob's Burgers.
I literally almost threw up because of the smell in the men's restroom. I hope you can hold it until after you've finished your train trip because this torture isn't worth it.
Baltimore Penn station has become more beautiful over the years. It's very safe !
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Rob PegoraroDecember 17, 2013You can find a couple of power outlets in the Amtrak customer-service room.
Candace ElisabethJuly 30, 2013Temporary Restrooms are outside. Not too bad. Glorified outhouses but not smelly. Just very small and difficult to enter, exit, and maneuver wl luggage. Accessible portopotty without stairs available.
Go around the corner from dunkin donuts to Java Moon have the grilled chicken sandwich and a blue moon.
The light rail stops here. This particular line goes between Penn Station and Camden Yards.
$1 long island iced tea at the bar in the station thurs & friday. That is all.
I didn’t realize the train is only a few dollars more than the bus from NYC. Never taking the Greyhound again!
With a sizeable train police contingency always present here, you're sure to be in good hands.
The Baltimore SunJuly 20, 2011What Ed Schrader loves about Baltimore: "It's beautiful. Sometimes I'll get a cup of coffee and do my work there. ... It has this zen quality to it." Read more
Welcome to Baltimore! If you're ready for a beer walk over to "The Brewers Art" on Charles St. Best local brews in the city. Enjoy!
People, drop off is the right lane. Get into it to drop off. The left lane is how you get to the garage. When you drop off from the left lane, you make the rest of us miss our train! That's rude!
betsy mApril 25, 2015Free bus outside goes by harbor motel, west fayette st. Didn't have to soend money on the subway
So easy to get in and out of this station. Ridiculously easy parking. Easiest to use train station in the mid Atlantic. Bathrooms need improvement though.- The new announcement system sounds eerily like GLaDOS... I'm not sure if I was sent to a boarding platform or test chamber.
Vince LamartinaFebruary 29, 2012Try the Naked Juice - No time for lunch, a naked "Power C Machine" juice and a cheese stick will have to do #starving #NeedRealFood
Don't forgot to look up when you walk in the lobby to see the pretty stained glass ceiling
Monica CNovember 5, 2014Be careful taking a cab here. My credit card info was stolen and I believe it was by the cab that took me to my hotel.
Jimmy HeyworthApril 8, 2013Stay away from Dunkin Donuts! Newsstand isn't any better. Just get your ticket, enjoy the scenery, and get the hell outta there!- Danielle RicksMarch 21, 2011New spring schedule is in effect. More AM and evening trains to Union Station. Very happy about this!
Diana BlessMarch 26, 2011Outlets are in the alcove with the broken water fountains. In case u need to charge your phone(like me) =)
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Baltimore Penn Station
1515 N Charles St (btwn Lanvale St. & Mount Royal Ave.)
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States
Baltimore, MD 21201
United States
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(410) 539-5000
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