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How to get fromValley Stream to Stony Brookby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Valley Stream to Stony Brook by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Jamaica to Stony BrooktrainPort Jefferson Branch
    2h 33m
    $12–30
  2. Drive 41.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valley Stream to Stony Brookcar41.8 mi
    55 min
    $8–11
  3. Bus, line 4 bus

    1. Take the bus from Central Av / Merrick to Freeport Sta / Northbusn4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amityville LIRR to Smith Haven Mallbus4
    4h 13m
    $13–17
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Valley Stream to Stony Brooktaxi41.8 mi
    55 min
    $220–270

Valley Stream to Stony Brook by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Valley Stream, NY, USA and Stony Brook, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Av / Merrick to Stony Brook LIRR via Freeport Sta / North, Freeport, Amityville, Amityville LIRR, and Smith Haven Mall in around 4h 13m.

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