The average bus between Stony Brook University and Hempstead takes 4h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stony Brook University to Hempstead. 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 Stony Brook University and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stony Brook University is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Stony Brook University to Hempstead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook University to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook University station and arriving at Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Stony Brook University to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Smith Haven Mall station.
Stony Brook University to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Hempstead is 47.8 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Grove St / Greenwich via Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd, Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 43m.