There are 5 ways to get from Stony Brook University to Riverhead by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Northville Tpk/East Ave62
2h 8m$6–8Drive 26.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Stony Brook University to Riverhead26.9 mi
42 min$5–8Train
- Take the train from Stony Brook to Hicksville
- Take the train from Hicksville to Ronkonkoma
- Take the train from Ronkonkoma to Riverhead
3h 28m$17–45Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stony Brook University to Riverhead26.9 mi
42 min$240–290Line 51 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Port Jefferson LIRR51
- Take the bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Northville Tpk/East Ave62
2h 18m$5
Stony Brook University to Riverhead by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stony Brook University to Riverhead is to line 51 bus and bus which costs $6 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Stony Brook University to Riverhead is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook University to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and arriving at Northville Tpk/East Ave via Port Jefferson LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Stony Brook University to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook and arriving at Riverhead via Hicksville and Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Riverhead is 31 miles. The road distance is 27.1 miles.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Riverhead without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Stony Brook University to Riverhead, including transfers.
Stony Brook University to Riverhead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd station.
Stony Brook University to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Stony Brook station.
The best way to get from Stony Brook University to Riverhead is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs $6 - $9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Stony Brook University, NY, USA and Riverhead, NY, USA?
Suffolk County Transit operates a bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Northville Tpk/East Ave hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Riverhead via Stony Brook, Hicksville, and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Stony Brook to Hicksville
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–19
Train from Hicksville to Ronkonkoma
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–13
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $8–13
Train from Ronkonkoma to Riverhead
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $5–7
- Peak
- $8–14
- Phone
- 631 852 5200
- buses@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Website
- sctbus.org
Bus from Port Jefferson LIRR to Northville Tpk/East Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
Bus from Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd to Port Jefferson LIRR
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- sctbus.org
- Adults
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $240–290
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 Riverhead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Port Jefferson LIRR station.
Stony Brook University to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hicksville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stony Brook University to Riverhead is 27 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Stony Brook University to Riverhead.
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