There are 5 ways to get from Stony Brook University to Islip by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 51 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Circle Rd/Shirley Kenny Dr to Patchogue LIRR51
- Take the train from Patchogue to IslipMontauk Branch
2h 6m$6–11Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook University to Islip16.8 mi
24 min$4–5Train
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Huntington
- Take the train from Huntington to Hicksville
- Take the train from Hicksville to Islip
2h 48m$11–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stony Brook University to Islip16.8 mi
24 min$60–75Line 51 bus, line 2 bus
- Take the bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Patchogue LIRR51
- Take the bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hall2
2h 17m$5
Stony Brook University to Islip by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook University to Islip is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook University to Islip is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook University to Islip. However, there are services departing from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and arriving at Islip Town Hall via Patchogue LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook University to Islip. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Islip via Huntington and Hicksville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Islip is 29 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Islip without a car is to line 51 bus and train which takes 2h 6m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Stony Brook University to Islip, including transfers.
Stony Brook University to Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd station.
Stony Brook University to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Islip is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $11 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 51 bus and line 2 bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 17m.
What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and Islip, NY, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Islip via Stony Brook, Huntington, and Hicksville in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Islip Town Hall via Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and Patchogue LIRR in around 2h 17m.
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- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Patchogue to Islip
- 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 Stony Brook to Huntington
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Huntington to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $2–3
- Peak
- $3–6
Train from Hicksville to Islip
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- 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
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Circle Rd/Shirley Kenny Dr to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Patchogue LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Patchogue LIRR to Islip Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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
Lindy's Taxi
- Phone
- +1 631-234-1300
- Website
- lindystaxi.com
Long Island Taxi
- Phone
- +1 516-418-2120
- Website
- longislandtaxi.li
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More Questions & Answers
Stony Brook University to Islip bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Patchogue LIRR station.
Stony Brook University to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Huntington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook University to Islip is 17 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Stony Brook University to Islip.
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