There are 5 ways to get from Hofstra University to Stony Brook by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Front St + Clarenden Ave to Hicksville Sta / Duffyn48 / ...
- Take the train from Hicksville to Stony BrookPort Jefferson Branch
2h 32m$11–22Drive 33.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hofstra University to Stony Brook33.1 mi
47 min$6–9Bus, line 4 bus
- Take the bus from Jerusalem Ave + Elmwood Ave to Amityville Stan54 / ...
- Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mall4
4h 7m$9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hofstra University to Stony Brook33.1 mi
47 min$290–350Train
- Take the train from Floral Park to HuntingtonPort Jefferson Branch
- Take the train from Huntington to Stony BrookPort Jefferson Branch
3h 22m$10–27
Hofstra University to Stony Brook by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hofstra University to Stony Brook is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Hofstra University to Stony Brook is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Hofstra University to Stony Brook. However, there are services departing from Jerusalem Ave + Elmwood Ave and arriving at Stony Brook LIRR via Amityville LIRR and Smith Haven Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Hofstra University to Stony Brook. However, there are services departing from Hempstead and arriving at Stony Brook via Floral Park and Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Hofstra University and Stony Brook is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Stony Brook without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 32m and costs $10 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Hofstra University to Stony Brook, including transfers.
Hofstra University to Stony Brook bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Jerusalem Ave + Elmwood Ave station.
Hofstra University to Stony Brook train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Floral Park station.
The best way to get from Hofstra University to Stony Brook is to bus and line 4 bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $27 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Hofstra University, NY, USA and Stony Brook, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Stony Brook LIRR via Jerusalem Ave + Elmwood Ave, Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, and Smith Haven Mall in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hofstra University to Stony Brook via Hempstead, Floral Park, and Huntington in around 3h 22m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Hicksville to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–19
Train from Floral Park to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–6
- Peak
- $7–11
Train from Huntington to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $3–6
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- nicebus.com
Bus from Front St + Clarenden Ave to Hicksville Sta / Duffy
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
Bus from Jerusalem Ave + Elmwood Ave to Amityville Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.nicebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.nicebus.com/Tools/Maps-and-Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $290–350
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Hofstra University to Stony Brook bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Amityville Sta station.
Hofstra University to Stony Brook train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Huntington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hofstra University to Stony Brook is 33 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Hofstra University to Stony Brook.
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