Travel Guide

Luggage Storage at Penn Stations

None of the Penn Stations have in-station luggage storage. Here are the best third-party options near every station — with prices, locations, and honest comparisons.

Important: No Penn Station has lockers or station-operated luggage storage. The old coin lockers were removed after 9/11 and never replaced. You must use a third-party service. All services listed below are book-ahead — walk-up availability is not guaranteed. For tips on keeping your belongings secure in and around the station, see our Penn Station safety guide.

Storage Services Compared

Bounce

From $5.90/bag/day

The largest luggage storage network in the US with hundreds of partner locations (shops, hotels, cafes) near major transit hubs. Bags are insured up to $10,000.

Pros

  • +Widest network — usually 5+ locations within 2 blocks of each Penn Station
  • +Insurance up to $10,000 per bag included
  • +Cancel up to 24 hours before for a full refund
  • +Bags of any size accepted at the same price

Cons

  • Hours depend on the partner shop — not all are open early/late
  • Some locations are small shops with limited space for oversized bags

Book online or via the Bounce app (iOS/Android)

LuggageHero

From $1/bag/hour (max ~$8/day)

A European-born service with strong coverage in NYC and Philadelphia. Unique hourly pricing makes it ideal for short stopovers.

Pros

  • +Hourly pricing is great for short stops (2–4 hours)
  • +Tamper-proof security seal for each bag
  • +Insurance up to $3,000 included
  • +Good coverage in NYC, Philly, and Newark

Cons

  • Hourly rates can exceed daily rates if you store for 8+ hours
  • Fewer locations in Baltimore and Pittsburgh

Book online or via the LuggageHero app

Stasher

From $5.95/bag/day

Partners with hotels and shops, with particularly strong hotel partnerships meaning secure, staffed locations with long hours.

Pros

  • +Hotel partnerships mean more secure, staffed locations
  • +Many locations open 24/7 (especially hotel front desks)
  • +Insurance included on all bookings
  • +Good for overnight storage

Cons

  • Slightly smaller network than Bounce in some cities
  • Hotel locations may be a few blocks further from the station

Book online at Stasher.com

Radical Storage

From $5.95/bag/day

Global luggage storage network with flat-rate pricing and no size restrictions. Strong presence in NYC and expanding in other cities.

Pros

  • +Flat rate regardless of bag size — same price for a purse or a suitcase
  • +Coverage in all 5 Penn Station cities
  • +Guarantee up to $3,000 per bag

Cons

  • Some locations have limited hours
  • Customer service can be slow during peak travel periods

Book online or via the Radical Storage app

New York Penn Station

There is NO luggage storage inside Penn Station or Moynihan Train Hall. You must use a third-party service.

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 limited bag storage for First Class passengers — ask at the desk
  • 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.

Newark Penn Station

No luggage storage inside the station. Third-party options are more limited than NYC but available.

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)

Philadelphia 30th Street Station

No coin lockers or station-operated storage. Use third-party services in University City or Center City.

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
  • The station itself has no storage — don't waste time looking for lockers inside

Baltimore Penn Station

Very limited luggage storage near the station. Options are fewer than NYC or Philly.

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

Pittsburgh Penn Station

Luggage storage options near the station are very limited. The Strip District is a growing area but storage services are sparse.

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
  • The station itself has no storage facilities