The average bus between Hempstead and Stony Brook takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Stony Brook. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Hempstead and Stony Brook. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Stony Brook at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Amityville Sta and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 40m • 2 changes


3h 40m • 2 changes


3h 43m • 2 changes


3h 45m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Hempstead to Stony Brook. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Stony Brook station via Amityville Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Hempstead to Stony Brook bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, depart from Grove St / Greenwich station.
Hempstead to Stony Brook bus services, operated by Nassau Inter-County Express, arrive at Smith Haven Mall station.
The distance between Hempstead and Stony Brook is 47 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a bus from Grove St / Greenwich to Stony Brook LIRR via Amityville Sta, Amityville LIRR, and Smith Haven Mall in around 3h 54m.