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There are 4 ways to get from Manhattan to Stony Brook University by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony BrookPort Jefferson Branch
2h 48m
$13–33
Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manhattan to Stony Brook University55.1 mi
1h 17m
$11–15
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 StM7
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Huntington
3. Take the train from Huntington to Stony Brook
3h 20m
$16–40
Train, line 51 bus
1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to RonkonkomaRonkonkoma Branch
2. Take the bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd51
3h 28m
$18–40

Manhattan to Stony Brook University by train and foot

52Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

$13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?

Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Stony Brook every 4 hours. Tickets cost $8–24 and the journey takes 1h 19m.

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