There are 5 ways to get from Islip to Stony Brook University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, line 51 bus
best- Take the train from Islip to PatchogueMontauk Branch
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Fine Arts Dr51
1h 56m$8–12Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Islip to Stony Brook University16.8 mi
25 min$4–5Train
- Take the train from Islip to HicksvilleMontauk Branch
- Take the train from Hicksville to Stony BrookPort Jefferson Branch
2h 37m$11–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Islip to Stony Brook University16.8 mi
25 min$60–75Line 2 bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from Islip Town Hall to Patchogue LIRR2
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd51
2h 13m$5
Islip to Stony Brook University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Islip to Stony Brook University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Islip to Stony Brook University is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Islip to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Islip Town Hall and arriving at Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd via Patchogue LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Islip to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Islip and arriving at Stony Brook via Hicksville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Islip and Stony Brook University is 33 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.
The best way to get from Islip to Stony Brook University without a car is to train and line 51 bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $7 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Islip to Stony Brook University, including transfers.
Islip to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Islip Town Hall station.
Islip to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
The best way to get from Islip to Stony Brook University is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs $11 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and line 51 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 13m.
What companies run services between Islip, NY, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Islip to Stony Brook University via Hicksville and Stony Brook in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Islip Town Hall to Stony Brook University via Patchogue LIRR and Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd in around 2h 13m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Islip to Patchogue
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–9
Train from Islip to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $6–9
- Peak
- $8–13
Train from Hicksville to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–16
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $10–16
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Fine Arts Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Islip Town Hall to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
Tejedor Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-830-7012
- Website
- tejedortaxi.com
Ted's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-324-2003
LI Yellow Cab Corp
- Phone
- +1 516-931-1111
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More Questions & Answers
Islip to Stony Brook University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Patchogue LIRR station.
Islip to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hicksville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islip to Stony Brook University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Islip to Stony Brook University.
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