The average bus between Stony Brook and Hempstead takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stony Brook 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 and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stony Brook is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Smith Haven Mall and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Stony Brook to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Stony Brook station and arriving at Hempstead station via Amityville LIRR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Stony Brook to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, depart from Smith Haven Mall station.
Stony Brook to Hempstead bus services, operated by Suffolk County Transit, arrive at Grove St / Greenwich station.
The distance between Stony Brook and Hempstead is 47 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Stony Brook LIRR to Grove St / Greenwich via Smith Haven Mall, Amityville LIRR, and Amityville Sta in around 3h 37m.