The average bus between Stony Brook University and Hofstra University takes 4h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University. 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 Hofstra University. 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 Hofstra University at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook University station and arriving at Hofstra University station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Stony Brook University to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Smith Haven Mall station.
Stony Brook University to Hofstra University bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd station.
The distance between Stony Brook University and Hofstra University is 46.2 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a vehicle from Stony Brook University to Hofstra University via Circle Rd/Gymnasium Rd, Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, Amityville Sta, and Jerusalem Ave + Rutland Rd in around 3h 53m.