Luggage Storage at Penn Stations
No Penn Station has luggage lockers — but Amtrak's staffed counter stores bags for a fee at all five stations, and the book-ahead services nearby are usually a third of the price. Here are the real options at every station, honestly compared.
Important: No Penn Station has self-service lockers — they were pulled from American transit hubs on security grounds decades ago and never came back. But there is an official option people miss: Amtrak stores bags for a fee at all five Penn Stations, at its staffed baggage counter, and in New York you don't need an Amtrak ticket to use it. It runs around $20 per bag per day — roughly three times what the third-party services below charge, which is why they're usually the better deal, but it's there if they're full or closed. Amtrak's counter hours are limited, and the services below are book-ahead, so walk-up availability isn't guaranteed either way. For tips on keeping your belongings secure in and around the station, see our Penn Station safety guide.
Store your bags near any Penn Station
Bounce has the widest network — typically $5.50–$7.50/bag/day near NYC Penn, with $10,000 of protection per booking and free cancellation any time before your drop-off window.
Storage Services Compared
Bounce
Roughly $5.50–$7.50/bag/day near NYC Penn, plus a small booking feeThe largest luggage storage network in the US, with hundreds of partner locations (shops, hotels, cafes) near major transit hubs. Protection is included on every booking.
Pros
- +Widest network — the most choice within a couple of blocks of NYC Penn
- +Protection up to $10,000 per booking included
- +Free cancellation any time before your drop-off window
- +Locations are ordinary staffed businesses, so someone is always there
Cons
- −Hours depend on the partner shop — not all are open early or late
- −Price varies by location and bag size, so compare a couple before booking
- −Some locations are small shops with limited space for oversized bags
LuggageHero
About $1.99/bag/hour in NYC, plus a one-time service fee per bag; a daily cap appliesA European-born service with strong coverage in NYC and Philadelphia. Hourly pricing makes it the cheapest option for genuinely short stops.
Pros
- +Hourly pricing genuinely wins for short stops (2–4 hours)
- +Tamper-proof security seal on each bag
- +Good coverage in NYC, Philly, and Newark
Cons
- −Hourly billing overtakes a daily rate once you pass roughly four hours
- −The per-bag service fee is charged on top of the hourly rate — factor it in
- −Standard cover is modest; higher cover is a paid add-on, not included
- −Fewer locations in Baltimore and Pittsburgh
Stasher
Around $6/bag/day near Penn Station, lower at outlying locationsPartners with hotels and shops. The hotel partnerships mean secure, staffed locations with long hours.
Pros
- +Hotel partnerships mean more secure, staffed locations
- +Many hotel front desks are staffed 24/7
- +Insurance included on all bookings
- +Good for overnight storage
Cons
- −Slightly smaller network than Bounce in some cities
- −Per-bag cover is capped lower than Bounce's — check the limit if you're storing something valuable
- −Hotel locations may be a few blocks further from the station
Radical Storage
Around $4.90/bag/day at Penn Station; roughly $6.90 elsewhere in NYCGlobal network with genuinely flat-rate pricing and no size restrictions — the only one of the four that doesn't care how big your bag is.
Pros
- +One price, any size bag, all day — no weight limits or size surcharges
- +Often the cheapest per-day rate right at Penn Station
- +Guarantee up to €3,000 per bag (a euro figure, so it moves with the exchange rate)
Cons
- −Some locations have limited hours
- −Coverage outside NYC is thinner than Bounce's
- −Customer service can be slow during peak travel periods
Luggage Storage at New York Penn Station
Amtrak does store bags here — at its Ticketing & Baggage office in Moynihan Train Hall, roughly $20 per bag per 24 hours, and you don't have to be riding Amtrak. That's about three times the third-party rate, so it's worth knowing about but rarely the cheapest choice. There are no self-service lockers.
Where to Find Storage
- ▶8th Avenue between 30th and 34th Streets — highest concentration of Bounce/LuggageHero locations
- ▶7th Avenue near 32nd Street — multiple shops and hotels offering storage
- ▶West 34th Street near Macy's — several options on the same block
- ▶Hotels on 31st Street between 6th and 7th Avenues — Stasher partners with several
Tips
- ★Book in advance during peak travel periods (holidays, summer weekends) — locations near Penn fill up
- ★If you're taking Amtrak, look for storage near Moynihan's 8th Ave entrance so you can drop bags and walk in
- ★The Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge has luggage lockers — open to Acela First Class, sleeper passengers, Select Plus/Executive members, or anyone buying a single-visit lounge pass
- ★Avoid anyone on the street offering to 'watch your bags' — use only established services
Once your bags are stored, you're free to explore the neighborhood. Check out our guide to where to eat near Penn Station for the best options within walking distance.
Luggage Storage at Newark Penn Station
Amtrak lists fee-based bag storage at its counter here. Third-party options are more limited than NYC but available — and usually cheaper.
Where to Find Storage
- ▶Raymond Plaza West — a few Bounce partner locations within 2 blocks
- ▶Market Street near the station — convenience stores and shops offering storage
- ▶The Ironbound District (east of the station) has some options — 5-minute walk
Tips
- ★Fewer options than NYC — book ahead
- ★If heading to NYC for the day, consider storing bags at a NYC location instead (more options, closer to attractions)
Luggage Storage at Philadelphia 30th Street Station
Officially the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station. Amtrak lists bag storage at its counter here; there are no self-service lockers. Third-party services in University City or Center City are the cheaper option.
Where to Find Storage
- ▶Market Street near 30th Street — Bounce and LuggageHero locations within 2 blocks
- ▶University City hotels — Stasher partners with several on Chestnut Street
- ▶Center City (15th–20th Street area) — more options, reachable via SEPTA subway in 5 minutes
Tips
- ★If visiting the city for the day, Center City locations may be more convenient than University City
- ★There are no lockers inside — Amtrak's baggage counter is the only in-station option, and it keeps shorter hours than the shops outside
Luggage Storage at Baltimore Penn Station
Amtrak lists fee-based bag storage at its counter here, which matters more than usual because third-party options nearby are genuinely sparse.
Where to Find Storage
- ▶Charles Street near the station — occasional Bounce locations
- ▶Mount Vernon neighborhood (3-minute walk south) — some hotels offer storage via Stasher
- ▶Inner Harbor area — more options, but 15 minutes away by Light Rail or rideshare
Tips
- ★Book well in advance — options are limited
- ★If taking MARC to D.C. for a day trip, consider storing bags at Union Station in D.C. (more options)
- ★Ask your hotel — many Baltimore hotels will store bags for guests before check-in or after checkout
Luggage Storage at Pittsburgh Penn Station
Third-party storage here is the thinnest of the five cities — the Strip District is growing but services are sparse. Amtrak's counter lists fee-based bag storage, though its hours are unusual (overnight and late evening).
Where to Find Storage
- ▶Strip District shops — Bounce has a few partner locations on Penn Avenue and Smallman Street
- ▶Downtown hotels (10-minute walk) — Stasher partners with some downtown properties
Tips
- ★Pittsburgh has the fewest storage options of all Penn Station cities — book as far ahead as possible
- ★Your best bet may be asking your hotel to hold bags — Pittsburgh hotels are generally accommodating
- ★Amtrak's counter here lists fee-based bag storage, but its hours are narrow — check before relying on it