There are 7 ways to get from Schenectady to Stony Brook University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to HuntingtonPort Jefferson Branch
6h 14m$70–157Drive 207.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to Stony Brook University207.6 mi
3h 56m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - MidtownNyc / ...
- Take the bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall DrNorth Fork
8h 47m$56–107Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)ALB - LGA
- Take the train from Jamaica to Stony Brook
6h 4m$243–630Train via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationEmpire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to HuntingtonPort Jefferson Branch
6h 42m$73–227Train #2
- Take the train from Schenectady to New York Penn StationVIA Rail
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to RonkonkomaRonkonkoma Branch
7h 29m$43–120Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)ALB - ISP
7h 45m$131–762
Schenectady to Stony Brook University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Stony Brook University is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Stony Brook University is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Schenectady to Stony Brook University. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at Stony Brook via New York Penn Station and Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Schenectady and Stony Brook University is 215 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Stony Brook University without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Schenectady to Stony Brook University, including transfers.
Schenectady to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Stony Brook University is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $800 and takes 7h 45m.
Schenectady to Stony Brook University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Stony Brook University is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Schenectady to Stony Brook University.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Stony Brook University, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Schenectady to Stony Brook University via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Huntington, and Stony Brook in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Schenectady to Stony Brook University via New York, NY - Midtown, 33 St, Grand Central-42 St, 41st St bet 3rd & Lex, Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr, Port Jefferson LIRR, and Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd in around 8h 47m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Jamaica to Stony Brook
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–27
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $11–16
- Peak
- $17–27
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
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Schenectady to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $30–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $30–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $28–45
- Website
- gotobus.com
Bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–26
- Website
- https://www.gotobus.com/fox-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- +1 631.283.4600
- Website
- hamptonjitney.com
Bus from 41st St bet 3rd & Lex to Old Country Rd/Tanger Mall Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Website
- https://www.hamptonjitney.com
- Onboard
- $35–50
- Ambassador
- $60–75
- Prepaid Online Rate
- $29–35
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