There are 3 ways to get from Princeton University to Stony Brook University by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to HuntingtonPort Jefferson Branch
4h 37m$18–63Drive 102.4 mi
- Drive from Princeton University to Stony Brook University102.4 mi
2h 22m$19–27Train, line 51 bus
- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn StationNec
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
- Take the bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd51
4h 45m$20–63
Princeton University to Stony Brook University by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton University to Stony Brook University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton University to Stony Brook University is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct train from Princeton University to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Princeton and arriving at Stony Brook via Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station and Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Princeton University and Stony Brook University is 107 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton University to Stony Brook University without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $17 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Princeton University to Stony Brook University, including transfers.
Princeton University to Stony Brook University train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton University to Stony Brook University train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton University to Stony Brook University is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Princeton University to Stony Brook University.
There are 68+ hotels available in Stony Brook University.
What companies run services between Princeton University, NJ, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Princeton University to Stony Brook University via Princeton, Princeton Jct., New York Penn Station, Huntington, and Stony Brook in around 4h 37m.
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- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New York Penn Station to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $10–14
- Peak
- $14–23
Train from New York Penn Station to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $12–18
- Peak
- $19–30
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Ronkonkoma LIRR to Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
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